'Compton kid with a dream and a racquet' equals Evert and Navratilova record

Serena Williams said that she never imagined she would one day rank alongside tennis icons Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert.

'Compton kid with a dream and a racquet' equals Evert and Navratilova record
Mon, 08 Sep, 2014 - 10:39

Serena Williams said that she never imagined she would one day rank alongside tennis icons Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert.

By beating close friend Caroline Wozniacki 6-3 6-3 in the US Open final, Williams joined Navratilova and Evert on 18 grand slam singles titles.

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