Serena Williams on verge of creating history; eyes record 23rd Grand Slam title

Serena Williams, the world’s number 1 ranked women's tennis player and winner of 22 Grand Slam singles titles is on the verge of becoming the most successful female player of the game in its history.

Spectators can expect that spectacular moment when she faces her sister Venus Williams in the Women’s singles finals of Australia Open 2017 in Melbourne.

The younger sister, Serena is looking for her 23rd major title, which would give her the sole possession of the all-time Open Era record. Steffi Graf is currently tied with Serena at 22 career Slams.

Serena is aiming at her seventh Australian Open title, while Venus has never won the prestigious Australian Open.

Let’s look at some of the statistics in Serena Williams ‘professional career:  

Career Grand Slams: 22

Year turned pro: 1995

Career matches won: 767

Career matches lost: 126

Current 52 week rank for singles: 2

Current 52 week rank for doubles: 31

High rank for singles: 1

High rank for doubles: 1

Career Prize Money: $81,761,761 USD