Serena Williams is preparing for a tennis comeback, telling Sky Sports presenter Gigi Salmon that her children want to see her play. The 23-time Grand Slam champion's return comes after a dramatic French Open that produced two first-time major winners and plenty of surprises.

Alexander Zverev captured his maiden Grand Slam title with a five-set victory over Flavio Cobolli, overcoming his history of near-misses in finals. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva fulfilled her promise by winning the women's crown, and Maja Chwalinska reached the final as a qualifier ranked No. 114.

Chwalinska's remarkable run included victories over four top-50 players and a former Australian Open champion, earning her €1.4m and a spot inside the world's top 25. Jannik Sinner's early exit shocked Italy, while Naomi Osaka's gold dress sparked debate about fashion versus function on court.

Zverev's triumph marks a significant achievement after previous heartbreaks, including his 2020 US Open loss when serving for the title. For Williams, returning to compete on grass courts suggests she believes she can still contend at the highest level rather than simply making a ceremonial appearance.