Williams then took time to pay tribute to her friend, who became the first Scandinavian woman to reach No.1 and win a Grand Slam.
She said: “It is important, it’s cool.
“I can’t let both our amazing careers go without playing with her.
“Doing so well, Grand Slam champion, a long-time No 1, of course, I want to share the court with her.”
source: express.co.uk