Yes, Serena Williams knows she's the greatest, thank you very much

"I always play everyone at their greatest, so I have to be greater."
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Yes, Serena Williams knows she's the greatest, thank you very much
The greatest? Yeah, Serena knows. Credit: TPN/Getty Images

The G.O.A.T. is back with an ace of an answer to a reporter's question.

Serena Williams is seemingly unstoppable both on and off the court. And her latest press conference at Wimbledon 2018 confirms this fact. Telegraph reporter Jamie Johnson asked Williams what it's like being the one who motivates other players to up their game just to compete with her.

Williams' pride and confidence shined through in her answer, responding: "I'm glad someone admitted that ... every single match I play whether I'm coming back from a baby or a surgery, it doesn't matter, these young ladies bring a game I've never seen before."

She continued by saying, "That’s what makes me great. I always play everyone at their greatest, so I have to be greater."

No excuses, no apologies, just a confident athlete who knows what it takes to win.

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Jake Krol

Jake Krol was a Tech Writer at Mashable and had been at the company May–December 2018. He holds a degree in Media & Communication from Muhlenberg College. Jake has a big love for all things tech, and is a huge Springsteen fan and also a native New Jerseyan.

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