Serena Williams did not loosen up during the 27 years of her astounding career. She knew what she wanted, and she took it. However, she could not break the 24-time grand slam champion Margaret Court’s record for the highest number of grand slam titles. Margaret Court talked about the attitude of Williams and how she didn’t give enough credit to her opponent at the US Open after her defeat.

Nonetheless, with unprecedented records and an astounding legacy, the player became the best tennis player. Moreover, she changed the course of women’s tennis.

Margaret Court on Serena Williams’ behavior with her opponent at the US Open

Serena Williams has retired from tennis after 27 years of her career. However, there was always anticipation when and how the player will surpass the record of Margaret Court. Court has always adored Williams and had complete faith in her capabilities.

However, she also had some reservations about the behavior of the American player in her final match. She said, “I thought it was bad that Williams didn’t mention her opponent more when she spoke.” Court wished Williams could be more respectful to her Australian opponent, Ajla Tomljanovic, after her defeat in the third round of the US Open.

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Furthermore, she stated, “We were taught to be role models for the young, in how we behaved. We were taught to honor our opponent.” She propagated the ethics of tennis and said, “You learned from your losses. We respected one another.”

The astounding careers of Court and Williams

To compare the two players would not be fair, as the two of them played in different eras. Court won 64 major titles, including all the categories which surpass Williams’ 39 with a huge score.

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Their contributions to women’s tennis can not be neglected. All in all, we have to acknowledge the fact that these two players have brought a good name to the sport.