Serena Williams enters Australian Open

    The tournament director of the Australian Open, Craig Tiley, has said Serena Williams has entered the competition.

    The 36-year-old has taken time out of the sport to give birth to her daughter, Alexis.

    Williams, who is only one behind Margaret Court’s record 24 Grand Slam titles, won this year's event in Melbourne while in the early weeks of pregnancy.

    Tiley said the American is "very likely" to return to tennis in Melbourne and is back in practice.

    More from Sport

    Listener Club

    Get more with the Listener Club!

    • Remix Saturdays Remix Saturdays

      Every Saturday evening we turn to remixes of hit songs to get you in the Saturday night party mood! Every Saturday between 5pm - 8pm

    • Alim OnAir Alim OnAir

      Have you a question about the religious, cultural or tradition aspect of Islam? Then join Hazrat Maulana Fazal Dad in the weekly show every Friday between 8-9pm.

    • The Golden Era The Golden Era

      The golden era of Bollywood celebrated in this weekly show full of classics taking you back in time. Every Sunday between 5pm - 7pm

    • Legal Show Legal Show

      Once a fortnight we dedicate a show to discussing legal issues and family / matrimonial law in particular. Alternate Friday mornings between 9am-11pm.