Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste defeated Eugenie Bouchard and Clervie Ngounoue 6-3, 6-1 in the Round of 16 of the women's doubles on Monday.

Venus Williams has competed at a tournament for the first time in more than a year — and in doubles for the first time in nearly three — and has come out with a victory.

Venus Williams enjoyed a winning return to tennis after more than a year away from the game as the 45-year-old American teamed up with compatriot