Connect with us


Entertainment

Serena Williams Reaches Wimbledon Final For The Tenth Time

Published

on

Serena Williams Reaches Wimbledon Final For The Tenth Time

 

 

 

 

Tennis superstar, Serena Williams has qualified for the Wimbledon singles final for the tenth time in her career and the very first since becoming a mother.

The 36-year-old mother of one reached the Grand Slam final after beating Germany’s Julia Goerges 6-2, 6-4 at the All England Club on Thursday with only 70 minutes.

Speaking after the game, Serena said:

It’s crazy, I l didn’t expect to do this well in my fourth tournament back. I can play so free and that’s kind of what I’m doing.’ 

‘This wasn’t inevitable for me, I had a tough delivery (birth) and had multiple surgeries, I couldn’t walk to my mailbox so it’s not normal to be in a Wimbledon final.

Serena Williams reaches Wimbledon final for the tenth time (Photos)

Of her next opponent, she said: ‘She is clearly a very good grass court player, whatever happens it’s an incredible effort from me and good motivation to keep going for the rest of my career.’

Serena Williams, a 23-time champion,  will equal Margaret Court’s all-time record if she beats Angelique Kerber on Saturday in the finals.

Serena Williams reaches Wimbledon final for the tenth time (Photos)

Nigeria’s top youth newspaper - actively working to deliver credible news, entertainment, and empowerment to 50 million young Africans daily.

Advertisement
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Trending