Serena Williams kick-started her 2020 tennis season on a high note by winning the ASB Classic in Auckland. She donated the entire 43,000 prize money to the Bushfire relief efforts. This gesture of selflessness and generosity was also evident in the RallyforRelief event. The 23 grand slam titles winner also took part in that fund drive that raised at least $4 million.
The American tennis player will be hoping to match Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam titles won. This record was set by the Australian in 1970. Last year, she reached two major titles finals, but all ended up in defeat for her. However, this season appears to be different for the 37-year-old. Already, Serena has two back to back victories in the first two rounds of the Australian Open. First, it was Anastasia Potapova, then Tamara Zidansek, who both suffered defeats under the American.
Serena Williams great start down to an amazing preseason
It is all clear that Serena Williams has been off to a flying start this season. And this is because the mother of one had a fantastic preseason too. Her, alongside Coco Gauff, Patrick Moutrologou, and Michael Tyson they had an amazing person at the Moutrologou academy. The event involved a wide range of activities, such as playing tennis, boxing, and dancing. Actually, it is the clip of her dancing together with fellow American tennis player Coco Gauff that made her laugh in the Australian Open post-match interview.
The post-match interview saw Serena Williams shed more light on how she juggles from work, playing tennis, and being a wife. She admitted that, indeed, it was hectic, but the 38-year-old was enjoying every part of it. In fact, for her being a mother was one of the essential experiences in her life. Alexis Ohanian, the world number nine’s husband, was in the Stadium to support his wife.
Up next for Serena
After reaping a testy win, Serena Williams is into the 3rd round up against Wang Qiang. She will be hoping to keep up the excellent form to keep her dream of winning her 24th grand slam title alive. Nevertheless, there is still a long way to go. The likes of Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff, and the others will offer significant competition.
Serena Williams at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2020
Currently the world no.9, Serena has a 7-0 win-loss record in 2020. Serena is currently playing at the Australian Open where she toppled Anastasia Potapova 6-0 6-3 and Tamara Zidansek 6-2 6-3.
Serena Williams will play Wang in the 3rd round. The head to head is 1-0 for Serena Williams.
The last time that they competed against each other, Serena Williams won 6-1 6-0 in the quarter in New York (U.S. Open) in September 2019.
Serena clinched 1 title in 2020 in Auckland.
The American won 73 titles in her career: 43 on hard courts, 13 on clay courts, 7 on indoor courts, 2 on carpet courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)
Gauff at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2020
Ranked world no.67, Cori has a 3-1 win-loss record in 2020. The American is currently playing at the Australian Open where she toppled Venus Williams 7-65 6-3 and Sorana Cirstea 4-6 6-3 7-5.
Cori Gauff will face Osaka in the 3rd round. The head to head is 1-0 for Osaka.
The last time that they squared off, Osaka won 6-3 6-0 in the 3rd round in New York (U.S. Open) in August 2019.
Serena Williams and Cori Gauff have never played each other.
