Still looking to win her 24th Grand Slam title, the No.11 seed will need to make her way through what’s turned out to be a historic top quarter of the women’s draw, featuring seven Grand Slam singles champions, five former World No.1s and four former Wimbledon winners. 

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“I can’t go into Grand Slams thinking about records. I just have to go in a Grand Slam and think about just the first match. If I get that, I think about the next match. If I’m in the final, try to win one for once. That’s kind of what I think about.”

In the top quarter, Williams could be on course for a 2018 semifinal rematch against No.18 seed Julia Goerges in the third round, before a championship rematch against her conquerer and defending champion Angelique Kerber could await in the round of 16.

From there, a match against top seed and French Open champion Ashleigh Barty could await in the quarterfinals. 

“I don’t know anyone that has anything negative to say about [Barty]. She’s like the sweetest, cutest girl on tour. She’s so nice. She has the most beautiful game, such classic shots. I mean, she does everything right. Her technique is, like, flawless,” Williams said, completmentary of the newly-minted World No.1.

“Obviously I’m happy for her. Yeah, it’s good. It’s good for her. I think she has a great game. I think, like, she’s really even-tempered. She’s just really chill. I feel like she’s just so relaxed in a way.

“She’s had a solid year, as well. It’s not just the French Open. She won Miami. She’s had a really good year.”