"I'm excited to switch surfaces" - Serena Williams thrilled on return to favorite surface at Wimbledon

Although she grew up playing on the hard courts of Compton, California, Serena Williams has established herself as one of the most dominant players on grass in WTA history.

The American has won eight titles on grass, seven at Wimbledon and the 2012 Olympics gold medal. Furthermore, she owns an astounding 88.4% match-win percentage on that surface, compared to 85.5% on hard courts and 82.4% on clay.

“I love the grass,” Williams said in Paris. “What I love most about it is just the cleanness of it. I just think it’s so chic and so crisp. That’s a good word: crisp.”

After losing two of three matches in Rome and Parma earlier this year, the 39-year old won three matches at the French Open before losing in the fourth round.

“I’m kind of excited to switch surfaces,” she added, “but historically I have done pretty well on grass.”

The former World No.1 is on a quest to capture her 24th Grand Slam singles title, a feat that many believe she can accomplish at the All England Club due to her unrivaled success on the surface.