“I’m Not Going to Touch That” – Serena Williams on Novak Djokovic’s Disqualification

World Number eight Serena Williams pulled off a breathtaking win against Greece’s Maria Sakkari during the pre-quarterfinals of US Open 2020. She knocked her out 6-3, 6-7, 6-3, and reserved a historic 53rd Major quarterfinal spot in her career.

Simultaneously, she also attained her 100th win at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. She’s the only tennis player to claim 100 wins on Ashe in the era of modern tennis.

After her historic win, Williams was asked about her thoughts on Novak Djokovic’s disqualification from US Open 2020 after he accidentally hit a ball on the line judge’s throat during his fourth-round match. Serena revealed her thoughts on the controversial decision.

Serena Williams refuses to speak about Novak Djokovic’s Disqualification

The American legend acknowledged that she knew about the matter but she refused to open up on the same. “Yeah, you know, I’m not going to touch that. I’m going to leave that to you guys. I’m just not touching it,” she said.

Then, a few minutes later, another reporter touched upon the same topic, and yet again, her answer was the same. “So, yeah, Mark, I already said I’m not going to touch that. I’m going to leave that to you guys. Good try, though (smiling),” she added.

Next battle for Serena!

Up next, Serena Williams will be meeting Bulgaria’s Tsvetana Pironkova who recently made a phenomenal comeback on the WTA Tour. For the past three years, Pironkova did not play any professional match. She was away from the sport and fulfilled her personal life responsibilities.

The two ladies would set up ‘The Battle of Mothers’ during the US Open 2020 quarterfinals. Williams is mother to her three-year-old daughter named Olympia while Tsvetana’s son Alexander is two-years-old.

Another triumphant mother on the WTA Tour, Victoria Azarenka, is yet to book her spot in the quarterfinals. She will lock horns against Karolina Muchova in the round of 16 at the New York Major during the night session on Monday.