News Simona Halep on facing Serena Williams next: She’s best player in the world but I’m No. 1 January 19, 2019January 19, 2019Sandra Harwitt, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Simona Halep on facing Serena Williams next: She’s best player in the world but I’m No. 1 No. 1 seed Simona Halep says despite her record against Serena Williams, she'll go into their Australian Open match with different attitude.