Williams reflects on 'miracle' milestone of birth of daughter, Alexis: 'It's the toughest thing I have ever dealt with'

Williams spoke about it and said that it was a miracle that she had her child but despite that, the 23-time Grand Slam champion said it went downhill afterwards.

Serena added about balancing motherhood and playing top-level tennis again that it's getting better but that she gets upset when she is not around her daughter.

“Two years ago I had things attached to my arm, IVs, and it was a miracle that happened, having my baby,” Serena told press after her US Open third round victory.

“It was really a great day for me. Then it all went downhill,” she added with a wry smile. “It all went downhill after that for a good five days.”

“In the beginning she would really be upset when I left. And now she's a little bit better. I think I'm a little more upset,” she admitted with a grin, before turning pensive once again.

“You know, it's hard. Sometimes my heart literally aches when I'm not around her. But it's good for me, I guess, to keep working… Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do.”

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