D'arcy And Goran
Karl Budge: How the deal was done to bring Serena Williams back to Auckland
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- Editora: Podcast
- Duração: 0:08:14
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Lightning, it seems, does strike twice.Before the events of Tuesday morning, the chances of Serena Williams being seen on a tennis court again in New Zealand felt pretty remote.As a scenario, it appeared to be in the impossible to imagine category, like John Mitchell coaching the All Blacks again or Michael Cheika running meditation workshops.But it's happened, and Serena Jameka Williams will be the headline act at the 2020 ASB Classic.When she came in 2017 it seemed like a once in a lifetime event; sporting royalty gracing our boutique tournament at the bottom of the world.A bit like Tiger Woods playing at Paraparaumu in 2002, George Best and Manchester United at Carlaw Park in 1967 or Bjorn Borg thrilling Stanley street crowds in 1974.Williams enjoyed her visit last time, until her infamous 4-6 7-6 (5) 4-6 second round loss to then world No 53 Madison Brengle.The American made a career high 88 errors on a blustery day, and didn't hold back afterwards."I would say it's my least favourite conditions I've ever