"I finally found the courage today" - Swiatek on meeting Williams

Serena Williams is very intimidating on the court but off the court, she's a very nice person but Swiatek was shy to meet her in the past.

The Polish player loved watching Williams play and they share some similarities. Both like to attack and are able to do it from practically any position on the court. Despite looking up to her, Swiatek was always very shy to approach and meet her but finally took her chance in New York.

She posted a photo of her and Williams on Instagram admitting that she finally found the courage.

"So, I finally found the courage today and this happened. Congratulations on your amazing journey and legendary career @serenawilliams. Huge respect for everything that you have done for our sport and women's sport"

Her earlier comment about the legend went viral:

"I have a hard time catching eye contact with Serena. I just wanted to say 'Hi' a few times. But it's tough because she always has so many people around her and I am pretty shy. And when I look at her, I kind of suddenly forget that I am here as the World No. 1. I see Serena and feel like I am a kid from kindergarten just looking at her"