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Serena Sums Up Impact of Big 3


The Big 3—Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer—have combined to claim 10 consecutive Grand Slam crowns.

Serena Williams, who faced Federer in a Hopman Cup match in January and is partnering Andy Murray in the Wimbledon mixed doubles draw, says it's a privilege to play at the same time as the game's greatest generation.

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"It's a fantastic story really, to have those three guys just basically dominating almost in the same era, in the same era," Serena told the media at Wimbledon. "You wouldn't think that could happen in sport, and it's happened each obviously in their own time, but the battles they have against each other are really fantastic.

"I was just watching Roger's match the other day. I'm every day amazed at what he can do, the magic produce on the court. When I look at Novak to see how relaxed he is, how confident he is, it just exudes from him, which is something that's truly remarkable."

The seven-time Wimbledon champion said she takes pride playing in the same era.

"They all are incredibly remarkable," Williams said. "It's really great to play in the same time that these three, like I said before, best players to ever exist in this era, to be a part of that is really cool."

The 37-year-old Williams, who is playing to collect her 24th Grand Slam title and match Margaret Court's all-time record, said Federer's effortless grace makes him resemble "a ballerina with power."

"Honestly, what strikes me most is just how he just keeps producing it day after day, time after time," Williams said. "I mean, any match, he'll just pull out some magic. I'm just really amazed at his hands, how fast they are, how athletic he is, but how graceful. It's like a ballerina with all that power. It's so effortless, it's amazing. It's amazing to watch."

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