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Serena Williams will make her return to the tennis court after the birth of her daughter, facing Jelena Ostapenko in an exhibition match on Saturday, Dec. 30.

Williams will take on the reigning French Open champion during the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.

“I am delighted to be returning to the court in Abu Dhabi for the first time since the birth of my daughter in September," Williams said in a statement. "The Mubadala World Tennis Championship has long marked the beginning of the men’s global tennis season and I am excited and honored to be making my comeback as part of the first women to participate in the event."

Williams has not played a competitive match since winning the Australian Open in January. The 36-year-old has won 23 Grand Slam titles in her career.

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Serena Williams exults on the court after the final
Serena Williams exults on the court after the final point of her championship match victory over her sister Venus.  Peter Parks, AFP/Getty Images
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Serena Williams celebrates with the Australian Open
Serena Williams celebrates with the Australian Open trophy after setting the record for most Grand Slam singles titles in the Open era with 23.  Clive Brunskill, Getty Images
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Serena Williams poses with the trophy after defeating
Serena Williams poses with the trophy after defeating her sister Venus for the Australian Open championship.  Aaron Favila, AP
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Venus and Serena Williams share a laugh after the trophy
Venus and Serena Williams share a laugh after the trophy presentation following Serena's victory in the Australian Open final.  Paul Crock, AFP/Getty Images
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Serena Williams, right, celebrates after defeating
Serena Williams, right, celebrates after defeating her sister, Venus, in the final as her sister waits to congratulate her on the championship.  Andy Brownbill, AP
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Serena (right) and Venus Williams pose with their trophies
Serena (right) and Venus Williams pose with their trophies after the Australian Open final.  Aaron Favila, AP
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Venus Williams addresses the crowd after her loss to
Venus Williams addresses the crowd after her loss to her sister Serena.  Dita Alangkara, AP
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Serena and Venus Williams embrace after the championship
Serena and Venus Williams embrace after the championship match.  Scott Barbour, Getty Images
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Serena Williams bounces a ball as she prepares to serve
Serena Williams bounces a ball as she prepares to serve to her sister during the Australian Open final.  Mark R. Cristino, EPA
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Full-court view of the Australian Open championship
Full-court view of the Australian Open championship match between Venus and Serena Williams.  Michael Dodge, Getty Images
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Venus Williams wipes sweat away from her face during
Venus Williams wipes sweat away from her face during the Australian Open final.  Kin Cheung, AP
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Venus Williams serves against Serena Williams during
Venus Williams serves against Serena Williams during the Australian Open final.  Saeed Khan, AFP/Getty Images
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Serena Williams reacts while hitting a shot during
Serena Williams reacts while hitting a shot during the Australian Open final.  Made Nagi, EPA
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Venus Williams hits a return against her sister, Serena
Venus Williams hits a return against her sister, Serena Williams, during their women's singles final at the Australian Open.  Saeed Khan, AFP/Getty Images
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Serena Williams signals to the chair umpire for a review
Serena Williams signals to the chair umpire for a review of a line call during the Australian Open final.  Aaron Favila, AP
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Venus Williams reacts after a point during the Australian
Venus Williams reacts after a point during the Australian Open final.  Made Nagi, EPA
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Serena Williams lunges for a return during the Australian
Serena Williams lunges for a return during the Australian Open final.  Made Nagi, EPA
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Venus Williams makes a forehand return to her sister
Venus Williams makes a forehand return to her sister Serena during the women's singles final at the Australian Open on Jan. 28.  Kin Cheung, AP
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Venus Williams and Serena Williams pose for a photo
Venus Williams and Serena Williams pose for a photo before their match at the Australian Open.  Quinn Rooney, Getty Images
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Serena Williams serves in her women's final match against
Serena Williams serves in her women's final match against Venus Williams at the Australian Open on Jan. 28.  Quinn Rooney, Getty Images
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Serena Williams smashes her racket onto the court in
Serena Williams smashes her racket onto the court in frustration while playing against Venus Williams the US during the women's singles final of the Australian Open on Jan. 28.  PAUL CROCK, AFP/Getty Images
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Alexis Ohanian attends the women's final match between
Alexis Ohanian attends the women's final match between Venus Williams and Serena Williams during the Australian Open on Jan. 28.  Scott Barbour, Getty Images
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Venus Williams reacts after losing a point to her sister
Venus Williams reacts after losing a point to her sister Serena during the women's singles final at the Australian Open on Jan. 28.  Andy Brownbill, AP
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