Summary

  • Serena Williams and Ons Jabeur beat Sara Sorribes Tormo and Marie Bouzkova in doubles at Eastbourne International

  • Williams and Jabeur win 2-6 6-3 13-11

  • American 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Williams was playing her first match in almost a year

  • RESULT: Jelena Ostapenko (Lat) beats Ajla Tomljanovic (Aus) 6-4, 6-4

  • RESULT: Katie Boulter (GB) beats Karolina Pliskova (Cze) - 1-6 6-4 6-4

  1. Postpublished at 20:45 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    So, Serena Williams' long-awaited comeback after almost a year out resulted in an entertaining win alongside Ons Jabeur at Eastbourne.

    You can read all about that match over here.

    And catch up on how the Brits got on here.

    Live coverage from Eastbourne resumes tomorrow on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app from 13:00 BST.

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  2. New for 2022: Wimbledon Daily podcastpublished at 20:42 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    wimbledon daily podcastImage source, BBC Sport

    It's just a few days until Wimbledon starts, so it seems like a good time to tell you about 5 Live's new Wimbledon Daily podcast.

    Jonathan Overend will provide reaction to the big stories with some of the biggest names from the court, and take listeners behind the scenes at SW19 – Available on BBC Sounds throughout the championships.

  3. Burrage continues brilliant day for Britspublished at 20:38 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    Woah. It had already been a brilliant day for the Brits at Eastbourne, with victories for Dan Evans, Katie Boulter and Ryan Peniston.

    But this latest one might just top the lot.

    Jodie Burrage, the 23-year-old world 169, has beaten Spanish top seed and world number four Paula Badosa in straight sets, 6-4 6-3.

    Jodie BurrageImage source, Getty Images
  4. 'I caught some fire!'published at 20:34 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    Williams/Jabeur 2-6 6-3 [13-11] Bouzkova/Sorribes Tormo

    Here's what Serena Williams had to say:

    "It was so fun to play with Ons. We had fun. Our opponents played amazing and we were just trying to stay in there."

    On who called who to set up the doubles partnership: "I called her! She has been playing so well and I knew I had to play some matches. She's always been so sweet to me on tour."

    On growing into the match: "Yeah I caught some fire behind me! I needed that. It was good."

    On whether they will play doubles together at Wimbledon: "We're taking this show on the road! No, we're just taking it one day at a time."

    Serena WilliamsImage source, Getty Images
  5. Postpublished at 20:30 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    Williams/Jabeur 2-6 6-3 [13-11] Bouzkova/Sorribes Tormo

    It's Japan's Shuko Aoyama and Taiwan's Hao-Ching Chan next for doubles dream-team Serena Williams and Ons Jabeur.

    We'll get their thoughts next.

  6. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Williams/Jabeurpublished at 20:27 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    Williams/Jabeur 2-6 6-3 [13-11] Bouzkova/Sorribes Tormo

    They've done it!

    Serena Williams and Ons Jabeur come back to win the match tie-break 13-11.

    It's a winning return for Williams after her year out with injury. What a great contest that turned into.

  7. Tie-breakpublished at 20:25 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    *Williams/Jabeur 2-6 6-3 [12-11] Bouzkova/Sorribes Tormo

    The crowd don't know what noises to make!

    They're already celebrating as Serena Williams smashes down, but the ball comes back over the net, allowing Jabeur to nip over a wonderful drop shot.

    Match point number three for Williams and Jabeur.

  8. Tie-breakpublished at 20:24 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    *Williams/Jabeur 2-6 6-3 [11-11] Bouzkova/Sorribes Tormo

    And now it will be a first match point for Bouzkova and Sorribes Tormo... Not taken!

  9. Tie-breakpublished at 20:23 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    Williams/Jabeur 2-6 6-3 [10-10] Bouzkova/Sorribes Tormo*

    Jabeur looks to the sky as she watches a forehand crash into the net. On we go!

  10. Tie-breakpublished at 20:22 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    Williams/Jabeur 2-6 6-3 [10-9] Bouzkova/Sorribes Tormo*

    A huge serve from Serena Williams brings up a second match point.

    Over to Sara Sorribes Tormo to serve.

  11. Tie-breakpublished at 20:21 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    Williams/Jabeur 2-6 6-3 [9-9] Bouzkova/Sorribes Tormo

    Unbelievable! Serena Williams looks to be in control of a rally but overhits from the baseline. 9-9 in the tie-break. Great stuff.

  12. Tie-breakpublished at 20:20 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    Williams/Jabeur 2-6 6-3 [9-8] Bouzkova/Sorribes Tormo

    Ons Jabeur could not be closer there! Serena Williams' mouth drops open as the replay shows the shot was millimetres away.

    Not to worry! Williams digs out a shot at the net to set up match point!

  13. Tie-breakpublished at 20:19 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    Williams/Jabeur 2-6 6-3 [8-7] Bouzkova/Sorribes Tormo*

    A hands on head moment for Sara Sorribes Tormo, who narrowly misses the line. That could be costly!

  14. Tie-breakpublished at 20:18 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    Williams/Jabeur 2-6 6-3 [7-6] Bouzkova/Sorribes Tormo*

    You can hear the cameras every time Serena Williams strikes the ball.

    Superb baseline play from the American takes her and Jabeur closer to victory.

  15. Tie-breakpublished at 20:16 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    Williams/Jabeur 2-6 6-3 [6-6] Bouzkova/Sorribes Tormo*

    Jabeur clips long from the back of the court, and we're all level at 6-6!

  16. Tie-breakpublished at 20:15 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    Williams/Jabeur 2-6 6-3 [6-5] Bouzkova/Sorribes Tormo

    Serena Williams gets the better of Marie Bouzkova from the baseline with some deep hitting for a 6-4 advantage.

    Can the American extend that lead with her second serve? Ah, Jabeur springs across at the net and pulls a volley wide.

  17. Tie-breakpublished at 20:13 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    Williams/Jabeur 2-6 6-3 [5-3] Bouzkova/Sorribes Tormo

    A fine backhand from Jabeur. 5-3. The momentum has shifted.

  18. Tie-breakpublished at 20:12 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    Williams/Jabeur 2-6 6-3 [4-3] Bouzkova/Sorribes Tormo

    Jabeur and Williams bring themselves level in the tie-break at 3-3.

    Can the Tunisian get them ahead for the first time? She can! A huge forehand out wide makes it three points on the bounce.

  19. Tie-breakpublished at 20:11 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    Williams/Jabeur 2-6 6-3 [1-3] Bouzkova/Sorribes Tormo

    Bouzkova nails a volley down the centre and Williams can't get behind it, but a double fault brings the score to 3-2. It's tense!

  20. Tie-breakpublished at 20:08 British Summer Time 21 June 2022

    Williams/Jabeur 2-6 6-3 [0-1] Bouzkova/Sorribes Tormo

    It's first to 10 points, and by a margin of two, in the deciding tie-break.

    The first point goes the way of Bouzkova and Sorribes Tormo.