Serena Williams unconcerned by critics as she takes step closer to US Open final
Serena Williams insists she has ‘nothing to prove’ after closing in on another US Open semi-final appearance.
The American took a lengthy break from the game for the birth of her first child, and questions have been raised ever since over whether or not she can be the same player as she was in her pomp.
However, since returning to the game she has won an astonishing 14 out of 15 Grand Slam matches.
She retired injured and undefeated from the French Open, before losing to Angelique Kerber in the final of Wimbledon.
Brilliant Serena Williams wins eight games in a row to beat Karolina Pliskova.https://t.co/7eU6k47eHM
— Tennis365 (@T365Official) September 5, 2018
She has followed that form up in New York and, after her quarter-final win over Karoline Pliskova, she insists she is unconcerned about what others may be saying about her.
“I just want to be able to get past the semis here. It’s been a couple of rough ones for me,” she said.
“I really feel like right now I’m playing free because I was having a baby this time last year so I have nothing to prove.
“I’m just on my way on the tour and doing the best that I can.
“When I get to a Grand Slam, in a major, I just want to play really hard and do really well. I love it. I love this game.”
More from Tennis365:
Latest
-
NewsRoger Federer hopes to return to ‘100 per cent’ fitness in time for Wimbledon
Federer has needed two operations to correct a long-standing knee issue.
-
NewsOn This Day in 2016: Maria Sharapova reveals positive drugs test
The five-time Grand Slam winner would ultimately be banned from tennis for 15 months.
-
NewsFrancisco Cerundolo eyeing remarkable family first ahead of Argentina Open final
Cerundolo is looking to emulate his younger brother Juan Manuel by winning his first ATP title.
-
WTA TourClassy Petra Kvitova in dominant form as she eases to Qatar Open title
Petra Kvitova stormed to her 28th career title and second at the Qatar Open win with a 6-2, 6-1 rout of Garbine Muguruza in Doha.
-
ATP TourWATCH: Roger Federer practices in Doha as he learns his fate in the draw
Roger Federer could face a clash against Britain’s Dan Evans in the first match of his comeback event in Doha.
-
ATP TourAndrey Rublev’s stunning run of form continues as beats Stefanos Tsitsipas
Andrey Rublev stirmed into his fourth straight ATP 500 final with a 6-3, 7-6(2) victory against Stefanos Tsitsipas in Rotterdam.
-
ATP TourRoger Federer sends fans crazy with a social media post ahead of his return to action
The moment Roger Federer fans have waited almost a years to see is nearly here as he prepares to return to action next week.
-
WTA TourGarbine Muguruza into the final in Qatar after Victoria Azarenka pulls out
Victoria Azarenka withdrew ahead of the Qatar Total Open semi-finals to send Garbine Muguruza.
-
ATP TourStefanos Tsitsipas sets up showdown with Andrey Rublev in Rotterdam
Stefanos Tsitsipas is into the semi-finals of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam.
-
NewsLawn Tennis Association determined to show commitment to inclusion and diversity
Seven people from diverse backgrounds have been appointed to the LTA Council.