Serena Williams wins first title in 3 years and plans to donates prize money to Australia wildfire relief (photos)

Serena Williams won her first title in three years at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, on Sunday. 

Instead of keeping the prize money, she donated the $43,000 to help those affected by the blazing fires in neighboring Australia, reports The Associated Press.

The pro beat fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-4 during the singles final, the Women's Tennis Association tweeted, along with footage of the big win. 

Williams was noticeably thrilled when she realized she was victorious — throwing her hands in the air and screaming at the sky.

Oh, it feels good! Williams said after the win, according to the AP. It's been a long time. I think you could see the relief on my face.

The title also marks the 38-year-old's first since giving birth to her daughter Alexis Olympia in September 2017. She won the Australian Open in January of that year, while pregnant with Alexis.

After the win Sunday, Alexis joined her beaming mom on the tennis court in a sweet moment.