article_snippet: Serena Williams posted.
article_snippet: that was the beginning of Serena never coming back.
article_snippet: After 14 years of refusing to play at Indian Wells, Serena Williams, who with Serena sister has dominated the world rankings for more than a decade, said that her sister was "following her sister heart" by deciding to rejoin the tournament.
article_snippet: Serena said Serena discussed it with Serena father in a "really emotional" conversation and Williams agreed.
article_snippet: Before the match for L.A. Times, Serena told reporters that, by returning, Serena felt like Serena'd already won.
article_snippet: I've never felt that way before," Serena said.
highlights_snippet: Serena Williams returned to the tournament for first time since 2001 .