Wimbledon 2018: Serena 'to strive for perfection' against Giorgi

1m read 10 Jul 2018 6y ago
Serena Williams against Evgeniya Rodina (Getty)

LONDON, Great Britain - Serena Williams has yet to drop a set at this year's Wimbledon - but says she has plenty to work on when she faces Camila Giorgi in the quarterfinals.

"I'm always striving for perfection," she told reporters after defeating Evgeniya Rodina 6-2, 6-2. "There's a lot of things that I don't know if you can tell, but I really need to work on. Hopefully I can get there. So hopefully I'll start feeling better mentally as well as I am on the court."

Serena Williams shakes hands with Evgeniya Rodina (Getty)

The former World No.1 has played Giorgi three times previously, twice on clay and once on a hard court, and has won in straight sets each time - so she knows what to expect from her unseeded opponent.

"She has a very powerful game," said the American. "To be so small, you know, she brings so much power and energy on the court. She's very aggressive. She does well on grass."

She added: "A lot of the players I've played this tournament, I don't think I've played them before. I don't think so. But, yeah, it will be good. I kind of know her game. Look forward to it."

Camila Giorgi serves to Ekaterina Makarova (Getty)

Giorgi, the World No.52, is not thinking about her celebrated opponent after beating Ekaterina Makarova 6-3, 6-4.

"I think I'm focused on my game," she said. "I will be focused on my game, and we'll see. I mean, like I say, I'm playing very good tennis, so I think on myself - and that's all."