Williams confident of achieving calendar Grand Slam
Serena Williams sees no reason why she cannot seal a maiden calendar Grand Slam in New York after winning Wimbledon.
Serena Williams is confident she can complete a first calendar Grand Slam at the US Open after sealing her second 'Serena Slam' at Wimbledon.
The world number one beat 21-year-old Spaniard Garbine Muguruza 6-4 6-4 on Saturday to claim her 21st major title - and a sixth on the grass in SW19.
Williams now holds all four grand slam titles - a so-called 'Serena Slam' - and needs just one more to equal Steffi Graf's incredible tally of major wins.
The 33-year-old has never won all four slams in the same year, but sees no reason why she cannot achieve that feat on home soil in September.
Asked when she started to think about Flushing Meadows after her triumph in south-west London, Williams said: "You know, it took me a little while.
"I think when I did my interview for BBC after the match, I did the whole presentation, I did the whole walk around the court. I was peaceful, feeling really good. Maybe a little after that I started thinking about New York.
"Well, actually I didn't think about it till the interview. Then I just thought, Oh, man, I've won New York three times in a row. I hope this isn't the year that I go down. I want to do well there.
"We'll see. I mean, I've won three, so that's not bad."
Williams revealed that she did not expect to be in this position heading into the final grand slam of the year and the American legend is savouring the moment.
"For sure, the Serena Slam [is special]. I mean, I've been trying to win four in a row for 12 years, and it hasn't happened. I've had a couple injuries. You know, it's been an up‑and‑down process." she said.
"I honestly can't say that last year or two years ago or even five years ago I would have thought that I would have won four in a row. So just starting this journey, having all four trophies at home, is incredible.
"You know, that for me stands out the most.
"I feel like I'll be okay. I feel like if I can do the Serena Slam, I will be okay heading into the Grand Slam. Like I always say, there's 127 other people that don't want to see me win. Nothing personal, they just want to win.
"I had a really tough draw. This gives me confidence that if I had this draw, I can do it again. I'll just do the best I can.
"You know, I really don't feel like I have anything to lose. I've kind of solidified my place at number one. My goal is always to end the year at number one. I just want to make sure when I play Australia, I don't have pressure going into that.
"I feel like I've kind of knocked all that out and we'll just go from there."