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Former American tennis player Jill Craybas highlights Serena Williams is “definitely at the top of the GOAT list” considering the American tennis icon’s numbers and impact on the game.
During her astonishing career, Williams won 23 Grand Slam titles in singles. Williams also enjoyed major success in doubles as the American was also a 14-time Slam champion in women’s doubles and a two-time Slam champion in mixed doubles respectively.
A bit surprisingly, Williams didn’t manage to beat Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 Grand Slams. After winning her 23rd Grand Slam title at the 2017 Australian Open, Williams made four more Slam finals. Stunningly, Williams went 0-4 in her last four Slam finals. Although Williams didn’t get the all-time Slam record, some still believe that she should be considered the greatest of all time despite Court having more Slams.
Craybas on why Williams is undoubtedly one of the GOATs
“She [Serena Williams] is definitely at the top of the list and I think Chris [Bowers] makes a good point of maybe incorporating the doubles into the category a little bit more. With the men in particular, if you talk about the top 3:…
