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.

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.