Serena Williams made a triumphant return to the US Open on Monday, opening her bid for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title with a 6-4, 6-0 first-round victory over Magda Linette. Williams missed last year's edition as she gave birth to daughter Olympia on September 1.

She was all-business on her return on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court, where she has lifted the trophy six times. "The first set was tight," Williams said. "It was my first match back here so that wasn't the easiest. Once I got settled I started doing what I'm trying to do in practice. I think I'm getting there," added Williams.