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'Care factor zero': Mum's brutal reaction to Serena Williams win

Serena Williams made history on Monday night when she dumped World No.1 Simona Halep out of the Australian Open.

Not that her mum seemed to care.

The 37-year-old became the oldest player in tennis history to beat a World No.1, stunning Halep 6-1 4-6 6-4 in one hour and 47 minutes.

Serena’s players box erupted with delight as she sealed the historic win, with all except one person jumping out of their seat.

Serena’s mum was unmoved. Image: WWOS
Serena’s mum was unmoved. Image: WWOS

Serena’s mum, Oracene Price, was completely unmoved as everyone celebrated around her, remaining seated with a stoney look on her face.

Price’s hilarious reaction immediately went viral, with footage of the moment replayed on the big screen in Rod Laver Arena as well.

Many tennis fans could sympathise with Price, considering it must get boring to see your daughter win all the time.

Williams is a 23-time grand slam champion after all, so anything less than a deep run at the Australian Open would be a surprise for Price.

The victory, just 16 months after giving birth to daughter Olympia, secures a remarkable 50th grand slam quarter-final appearance for the 37-year-old.

“It was a really intense match, and some incredible points,” Williams said.

“I love playing tennis, I love being out here, I love this court. It’s really cool to be back out here playing again on this court.”

Having dropped a miserly nine games on her path to the fourth round, Williams raced through the opening set and looked primed to make short work of her Romanian opponent.

Halep lifted in the second set, working Williams around the court and roaring and pumping her fists after fighting back to even the ledger.

Serena Williams celebrates. (Photo by Recep Sakar/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
Serena Williams celebrates. (Photo by Recep Sakar/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

But even Halep’s supreme defensive game wasn’t enough to stop Williams, who managed to find another gear after saving three break points down 3-2 in the deciding set.

“I really needed to elevate my game,” Williams said.

“She’s the No.1 player in the world and there’s a reason why … in order to stay out there I had to play a little bit like I knew I could.

“I am just a fighter, you know I just never give up. It’s definitely something that’s innate. I just work so hard for every point.”

Williams will face Karolina Pliskova in the quarters after the Czech seventh seed eliminated Garbine Muguruza in straight sets earlier on Monday.

with AAP