Tennis Serena Williams loses on comeback "The first match is always really hard after a break," Williams said. AFP Abu Dhabi 30 December, 2017 20:47 IST Ostapenko beat Serena Williams 6-2, 3-6, 10/5. - AP AFP Abu Dhabi 30 December, 2017 20:47 IST A slow moving Serena Williams suffered defeat on her comeback from a maternity break as French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko powered to victory in the "first to ten points" final set at the Abu Dhabi exhibition tournament on Saturday.The 36-year-old Williams looked static and far from full fitness just four months after the birth of her first child and Ostapenko, a 20-year-old Latvian, won 6-2, 3-6, 10/5.READ: Williams focused on tennis comeback, says Wozniacki"The first match is always really hard after a break," Williams said."I was just glad to be here," she said.READ: Serena entered for 'family-friendly' Australian OpenThe former world No.1 who gave birth to a daughter in September is hoping to defend her Australian Open title when the tournament gets underway January 15. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address.