Wimbledon champion Serena irked over No.2 WTA status

Malaysia Sun Sunday 5th July, 2009 After lifting a third Wimbledon singles title and joining her sister Venus for the doubles crown, Serena Williams could care less that her WTA ranking will stay at No.2 behind Russian Dinara Safina Monday. 'I don't know what to do to be number one,' said Serena, who beat sister Venus in the weekend singles showdown. 'I don't even care anymore. I'm just happy to be here.' Serena is not the only one puzzling over the number-crunching on the WTA which will keep shy Safina at the top of the rankings despite having not won a Grand Slam. Serena owns two this season after beginning with success in Melbourne for her 11th major, Safina owns two titles from six finals, playing for the Australian and French Open crowns. But the American, who plays one of the most limited schedules imaginable - just 13... [read full story]                    

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