CAIRO, Jan.21 (SEE)- Serena Williams hard driven to win her 24th Grand Slam title overthrowed world No 1 Simona Halep in a spectacular contest on Monday reach the Australian Open quarter-finals.
Williams has looked in great form so far at Melbourne Park as she seeks one more Grand Slam title equal Margaret Court's record 24 titles. The 37-year-old extended her winning record over the Romanian to 9-1 with a bruising 6-1 4-6 6-4 victory on Rod Laver Arena.
A proud Williams stated post match, "It was a really intense match, some incredible points. I love playing tennis, I love this court and it's really cool to be back out here playing.
"I really needed to elevate my game and there's a reason why. She's a great player. I had to just play a little bit like I knew I could and I did, and I think hopefully that was the difference.
"I'm such a fighter, I never give up. There's definitely something that's innate."
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