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

Live Reporting

Harry Poole

  1. Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Eastbourne

    In the coming weeks, Eastbourne will be visited by Jason Manford and Jayne McDonald for performances in one of the theatres next door to Devonshire Park.

    Both fantastic entertainers, we would all agree.

    But they don't have the international pull of Serena Williams.

    Nor will they have a dozen or so long lens trained on them during their rehearsal...

    EastbourneBBC Sport

  2. Williams makes long-awaited return

    Serena Williams is back!

    The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion makes her competitive return at Eastbourne today, having missed the past year due to injury.

    Seeking a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam, Williams was forced to retire from her first round match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich on Wimbledon's Centre Court last summer.

    Now, with a Wimbledon wildcard secured, the American is using the doubles competition here to get up to speed before attention turns to SW19...

    Serena WilliamsGetty Images

  3. Look who's back...

    Serena WilliamsGetty Images

  4. 'The biggest win of her career' - Boulter beats Pliskova

    'The biggest win of her career' - Best shots as Boulter beats Pliskova

  5. What is Eastbourne?

    BBC Sport

    Eastbourne is the last grass court tournament in the UK before Wimbledon commences next week.

    From 18-25 June, Devonshire Park will host a full week of tennis action, with live matches from the women's competition available to watch on BBC Sport.

    Britain's Harriet Dart, Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage line-up in the main draw following impressive performances so far during the 2022 grass court season.

    Emma Raducanu misses out due to injury but last year's champion Jelena Ostapenko is back to defend her title.

    Serena Williams is making her comeback at Eastbourne by partnering Ons Jabeur in the women's doubles.

    Live updates throughout Eastbourne available on BBC Sport.

    Birmingham Classic: GB's Katie Boulter beats Alison Riske for first win over top-40 player

  6. How can I watch Eastbourne?

    All times are BST and subject to change

    Thursday 23 June

    13:00 - 18:00 - BBC Two, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website

    Friday 24 June

    13:00 - 18:00 - BBC Two, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website

    All action also available to re watch on BBC iPlayer.

  7. How to get into Tennis

    BBC Sport

    What to expect when I start?

    • Tennis will give you an all-round workout and help you stay fit, building your leg muscles as you run around the court.
    • You will improve your hand-eye co-ordination, build upper body muscles and increase stamina as you run around the court.
    • The British weather isn't the most reliable, but there are many options toplay indoors, throughout the year.
    • Tennis can be adapted for any level of ability, as well as for players with different disabilities. Wheelchair tennis can be played on any regular tennis court, with no modifications to racquets or balls, and there are many different options for those with other disabilities to play.
    • TheLTA, caters for and champions wheelchair tennis, and also offers subsidised camps featuring learning disability, deaf andvisually-impaired, tennis.
    • Cardio tennis, is a fun, sociable group-fitness class on a tennis court where you get to hit lots of balls whilst listening to music.
    • There is alsoMini Tennis, or children aged 3-10, with smaller courts, nets and racquets and lower-bouncing balls.
    • Pick up someuseful coaching tips here.

    'Tennis saved my life'