
Despite being virtually untouchable, the 34-year-old believes her game is now on another level, with a near flawless first set against Agnieszka Radwanska in the semi-finals ample evidence.
“I would say this is probably the best Slam I’ve played in a year,” said Serena, the top seed. “Again, I haven’t won this one. But even if I don’t win, I really can take away that I’ve been really consistent, and I want to continue that.”
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She is attempting to equal Steffi Graf’s Open-era record of 22 Slam triumphs, having snared her first major title half-a-lifetime ago in 1999, and said she can still get better.
Kerber’s never-say-die attitude — inspired by Graf, who hit with her last year and messaged her after the semis — has helped her into the first major final of her career, and she plans to enjoy the occasion.
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She said all the pressure was on her opponent, who has won all six of her previous Melbourne finals. “Nothing to lose means I can go out there and try to play like I’m playing, without pressure, without anything,” said the 28-year-old.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 30th, 2016.
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