World No1 says she is ‘130%’ ready to defend Australian Open crown despite needing courtside treatment during practice session in Melbourne on SaturdaySerena Williams insists she is 120,130%” ready to defend her Australian Open crown despite suffering another obvious injury scare.
After withdrawing from the Hopman Cup with knee inflammation, the world No1 required courtside treatment during her practice session at Melbourne Park on Saturday. But the 21-times grand slam champion played down concerns before her tournament opener on Monday against Italian Camila Giorgi. Related: Serena Williams withdraws from Hopman Cup with knee injury Related: Serena Williams took rupture to recover from depression and knee injuries Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com