LONDON – It’s hard to blame Serena Williams for having some trouble keeping track of her many titles at the All England Club.
“I don’t necessarily have to win another Wimbledon in my career,” she said Friday, making a point about not having anything left to prove, “I won – was it six times?”
Um, no, Serena. It’s seven. And the way things are looking at the moment, that count could rise to No. 8 in a little more than a week.
Not only is Williams playing like her most capable self, smacking 13 aces while beating Kristina Mladenovic 7-5, 7-6 (2) on Friday for a third consecutive straight-sets victory at this year’s grass-court major championship, other proven contenders keep losing while she just keeps on keeping on.
“I’m feeling pretty good,” Williams said. “I haven’t had any problems yet.”