Fans erupt over Serena's 'savage' post-match comment
Serena Williams has sent fans into a frenzy with a cheeky one-liner after storming into another US Open final.
Serena has given herself another chance to equal Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 grand slam titles by thrashing Anastasija Sevastova 6-3 6-0 in just an hour and six minutes.
Williams won 12 of the last 13 games in the semi-final, surging to the net repeatedly and proving hugely successful, winning 24 of 28 points.
Serena isn’t usually known for her ability at the net, and she was asked about her change of tactics after the match.
“I’ve been working hard on my volleys,” she said, before big-noting herself a bit.
“I have won a few doubles championships so I know how to volley.”
But it was her next line that had fans erupting.
“I usually only come to the net to shake hands,” she said.
ZING!
Fans flocked to social media after the ‘cocky’ call, seeing the comment as another example of Serena being the GOAT.
He was talking about Serena going to the net more tonight and she said “I usually only come in to shake hands” yassss @serenawilliams the GOAT 🐐 #usopen 😂❤️🔥👑
— Xasha (@XashaSuree) September 7, 2018
Serena on her impressive net service play tonight as she isn’t a big net player: “I usually only come in to shake hands.” #USOpen pic.twitter.com/1mv0SEtEy1
— ✨🐝 Jennifer L. (@MsJLaw) September 7, 2018
I love Serena!! “I can volley, I’ve won doubles championships. I just usually only come in to shake hands.” #USOpen
— Unbossed Unbothered (@revelation1913) September 7, 2018
Perfect game and lol @ “I usually come to the net to shake hands” 😂
— Faiza (@iFA1ZA) September 7, 2018
Quote of the evening, "I usually only come in to shake hands."— Serena Williams. Ms Williams was responding to a question about her net play…..
— Joe Kohut (@HerbLuscious) September 7, 2018
I usually only come in to shake hands. Ha! Love @serenawilliams! Will be there on Saturday to see #24!
— Barbara Bilodeau (@BKBilodeau) September 7, 2018
“I usually come to jus shake hands” Serena you savage savage
— livy we CCC🕺🏾 (@flexy_livy) September 7, 2018
"I usually only go up to shake hands." -Serena Williams
you go girl.👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/tM0s29cpXN
— Laura (@lcbeeler19) September 7, 2018
“I only come in to shake hands” @serenawilliams 🐐
— Cartier. (@Cbobest5) September 7, 2018
About her net play, “I usually only come in to shake hands!” #swag 💪🤗 Love Serena!!!! 😂🤣 #USOpen18
— Camille (@JA_Chameleon) September 7, 2018
Serena Williams the comedian, "I know how to volley, I just usually come in only to shake hands." A dominant win over Anastasija Sevastova 6-3, 6-0 and into her 9th @usopen final.
— Mike McIntyre (@protennisfan) September 7, 2018
Serena: I usually only come in to the net to shake hands.😃 Serena got jokes.
#USOpen pic.twitter.com/8AysBUv7sj— Blackonbothsides (@Biographer1986) September 7, 2018
Williams has only lost three grand slam semi-finals since 2003 but all of them have been in New York, including on her last two appearances in 2015 and 2016.
Like she had against Karolina Pliskova in her quarter-final, Williams began nervously, sending the ball flying over the baseline and losing the opening two games.
But that was all it took for the 17th seed to calm herself down and soon she was overpowering Sevastova, who only won one more game in the opening set.
The second was brutal as Williams put herself within one victory of a seventh title at Flushing Meadows.
“It’s obviously really incredible. A year ago I was literally fighting for my life after I had the baby.
“Every time I step out on the court, I feel so grateful. Whatever happens in the semi-final, final, I feel like I’ve already won. This is just the beginning and I’m really excited about that.”
with AAP