"I've just been way more consistent, playing a lot more and just putting in the effort," she said. "I'm here to stay."---Serena Williams, as she advances to the finals of the U.S. Open.
If Serena wins she will regain her No. 1 ranking for the first time since August 2003. This is a great rebound after losing this year's Wimbledon to her sister Venus in straight sets.
Serena will face off against young Serbian sensation Jelena Jankovic. At 23, Jankovic, has worked hard enough, that she too will gain the No. 1 ranking in tennis if she wins and beats Serena.