Twenty-three Grand Slam singles titles: one more than Steffi Graf, one behind Margaret Court, and more than anyone in the Open era. What else can you say about Serena Williams’ latest achievement?
Where there’s a Williams, there’s a way. Both Williams sisters spoke as well as they swung over the Australian fortnight, giving speeches that were as memorable as the 6-4, 6-4 match itself. Venus Williams’ words were gracious and arresting, while Serena—who has now won two of the last three majors and will become No. 1 next week—gave nearly all of the credit to her slightly older sibling.