Serena Williams to face Roger Federer in Hopman Cup

Serena Williams is prepared to face Roger Federer in her first event of the 2019 season when the USA play Switzerland in the mixed doubles at the Hopman Cup.

Serena Williams has not played since her controversial US Open final defeat by Naomi Osaka in September.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion partners Frances Tiafoe, while 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic will seek to defend their title.