Tennis legend Serena Williams has informed about her preparation to return back to tennis after maternity break.

Serena 36, who welcomed her first child Alexis Olympia last month is planning to return to tennis soon.

On Tuesday, the tournament director for the Australian Open announced that Serena plans to defend her title in January 2018.

She won the 2017 Australian Open right after finding out she was pregnant. The tournament kicks off from January 15 - 18.