Parenthood | Serena Williams Wimbledon return sparks maternity debate

As one might imagine, the return of top tennis player Serena Williams to Wimbledon has not been without media brouhaha and comment – from both the press and her colleagues.

Last year, Williams went on maternity leave from the world of tennis to give birth to her daughter. Prior to this she had won a Grand Slam whilst - unbeknownst to most - two months pregnant.

Yet, there has been consternation regards her tournament seeding and rankings now she has returned – effectively the protection afforded, or not, to Williams regarding her place in the female tennis work hierarchy.

Williams held the No.1 position when she left for maternity leave in April 2017; this fell to 451st by May 2018.