Serena Williams became the first mother in 38 years, and also lowest ranked player, to reach the Wimbledon final. She beat Germany’s Julia Goerges 6-2 6-4 on Thursday.
The 36-year-old was back in a Grand Slam final just 10 months after giving birth to her daughter Alexis Olympia.
“It’s crazy. I don’t even know how to feel because I literally didn’t think I’d do this well in my fourth tournament back in 16 months,” said the American.
Serena won the 2017 Australian Open while in the early stages of her pregnancy.
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“When I don’t have anything to lose, I can just play so free and that’s what I’m doing.
“This is not inevitable for me, I had a really tough delivery and multiple surgeries and almost didn’t make it to be honest.
“I couldn’t even walk to my mailbox, so it’s definitely not normal for me to be in a Wimbledon final.
“I’m enjoying every moment.”
At 181st in the world, Williams is the lowest ranked player to reach the women’s final.
However, that number will fool no one, and especially not Kerber who was runner-up to the American in the 2016 final.