Serena Williams says 2013 has been a make or mar season for her
American Tennis Star, Serena Williams has said in an interview with CNN that the 2013 season was her “Make-it or Break-
it” year, saying,“It could have been the secret to my success or the secret to my demise.”
The No 1 seed in women’s tennis attributed her record-breaking year, to her vow to play more than she ever had done previously, a vow she kept and which won her the French Open and U.S. Open, giving her 17 total grand slams, she also successfully defended her season-ending WTA Championships crown. She won 11 titles in 2013 — the best return in the women’s game for 16 years — adding $12.3 million in prize money to what has become a very healthy bank balance over the years.
The 32-year-old is just one Grand slam behind Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova and might also break Steffi Graf’s 22 grand slam title record if she keeps the stunning work up.
“It is getting exciting, I have four grand slams next year to try and at least catch up with Martina and Chrissy so it will be really exciting. Hopefully I can do it but really being here 17 is fun, obviously I want more and I never want to stop until I reach my goals. I’m excited about just looking forward to the possibilities of next year.
“I started with 15 and this year I’m starting with 17 (next year) so hopefully I can win a couple — one, two or three, who knows? Any would be good for me.”
Williams’ career has been on the rise since teaming up with coach, Patrick Moratoglou after a demoralizing first round defeat at the 2012 French Open, coming back from 175 in the world after a series of injury-hit seasons.
Williams also attributes her success to her agent, coach, hitting partner, physio, and family for their support.
“I called my dad every match at the U.S. Open from the third round on, he really helped me in that tournament, and he really helped me behind the scenes to win some matches.
“I was really happy to have the support and have his help and so yeah I definitely rely on my dad and my dad for a lot of coaching.”
