Serena Williams Aims To Be Number One Again

Written by: Staff on 6th November 2012

Serena Williams Aims To Be Number One Again

epa03450628 Serena Williams of the US celebrates after winning the final match against Maria Sharapova of Russia at the WTA Championships tennis tournament in Istanbul, Turkey, 28 October 2012. EPA/STR **TURKEY OUT** |

Serena Williams is trumpeting her comeback chances on a “goodwill” tour of Africa, with the American not shy about boasting that she is headed back to world No. 1 status.

Williams pulled no punches as she and elder sister Venus did the rounds in South Africa, calling it “just a matter of time” before she against rules the game – this time at age 31.

Williams has staked her claim to the top after winning a fifth Wimbledon, the Olympic gold medal and the US open during 2012. But she then skipped the autumn WTA season only to re-appear and beat Maria Sharapvoa for the year-end title in Turkey.

The American now stands third in the world behind Victoria Azarenka and Sharapova, who won the other two Grand Slams this season. “I’ve been No. 1 before and believe me, I’ll be No. 1 again. It’s just a matter of time.”.

The Williams pair are on a tour of southern Africa, collecting some pocket change through exhibitions between themselves, including one in Lagos, Nigeria as well as another in Johannesburg.

©Daily Tennis News Wire

Topics: American tennis news, Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Sports, Tennis News, Victoria Azarenka, Women Tennis