WIMBLEDON – Serena Williams will be looking to capture her fifth Wimbledon title on Saturday, along with her 14th major overall. The 30-year-old American launched a record 24 aces past Victoria Azarenka to move into the Wimbledon final 6-3, 7-6(6), her seventh Wimbledon final.
“I have so much appreciation for every moment on the court,†Williams on her recent play. “I really take pride in playing, especially playing such big, amazing tournaments like this.
“I just want to do the absolute best that I can at all moments.â€
“I’ve been working so hard,” Williams said, “and I really, I really wanted it.”
Williams was utterly dominant on her serve in the first set winning 20 of 24 points on serve, 17 in a row.
“Once again, I definitely thought I served well,†said Williams. “Actually during the match I thought I didn’t serve well. I thought, Gosh, I got to get more first serves in. I don’t think my first‑serve percentage was up there.
“So, you know, but I think it was pretty close.â€
Williams will play Poland’s Agniezska Radwanska for the Wimbledon title on Saturday.
Williams is 2-0 against Radwanska. Both wins came in 2008 and on at the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
“Well, it’s the Wimbledon final,†Williams said. “I don’t know any other way to come out except my best. Radwanska has been playing well. She won Miami. She’s been consistent this year, more consistent than I have.
“That already tells me from the beginning I really need to go out there and be ready to hit a lot of shots and be ready to play hard.
“She has great hands and she does everything so well. If I come out flat, I won’t win.â€
Williams has also reached the doubles semifinal with her sister Venus.