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Q. What about the next match? Michaella Krajicek?
SERENA WILLIAMS: Yeah, she's playing really well, and really tough. I played her in Rome. And I know her game now. She serves really well, so I'm going to definitely have to be ready for her. A feisty, young player, and a motivated player.
Q. The funny thing was she told us you used to be her idol?
SERENA WILLIAMS: Oh, that's nice.
Q. How's that?
SERENA WILLIAMS: That's awesome. I know. That's so sweet. I know the feeling because I loved Monica Seles, so whenever I got a chance to play her, I was just still really excited. And, you know, winning against her was like the ultimate goal. Every time was just so cool.
So I know the feeling. It's just kind of strange to be in the opposite position.
Q. On the other hand, she might be impressed, too much impressed?
SERENA WILLIAMS: No, I've played her before, and she definitely didn't play like she was impressed; she played like she wanted to win. You know, so it was definitely a tough match.