New York: Serena Williams is taking nothing for granted as she vies for a third straight US Open title, which would put her alongside two greats of the game.


World No 1 Serena Williams of USA during the Arthur Ashe Kids' Day at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York yesterday. Pic/Getty Images 

The 32-year-old once known for stepping up her game when it mattered most has thrice been thwarted in 2014 in her bid to join Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova as 18-time Grand Slam singles champions.