Venus Williams celebrates victory in the women's doubles at the Washington Open after a 16-month absence, while Britain's Dan Evans and Cameron Norris advance to the second round.

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.

This ended Venus' 16-month hiatus. Venus will also compete in the singles on Tuesday against American Peyton Stearns. Her comeback match was attended by about 3,000 spectators, including NBA star Kevin Durant.