Steady on Serena! Superstar Williams has to make hilarious U-turn at entrance after announcer welcomes 'world No 1' (when that is her opponent Halep!) Williams suffered an awkward moment before her Australian Open match American star walked out when announcer said 'presenting the world No 1' But Williams is only ranked No 16 with announcement meant for opponent Halep She had to perform a hasty U-turn but appeared to laugh off the gaffe Williams has spent 319 weeks at the top of the women's singles rankings
By Adam Shergold for MailOnline
Published: 08:56 GMT, 21 January 2019 | Updated: 09:11 GMT, 21 January 2019
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Having spent a remarkable 319 weeks at No 1 during her career, it's a gaffe that is actually perfectly understandable.
But Serena Williams was still left feeling embarrassed as she accidentally walked out on court ahead of Simona Halep at the Australian Open when the court announcer presented the 'world No 1'.
Romanian tennis star Halep is currently top of the world rankings with American Serena down in 16th place.
Serena Williams suffered an embarrassing gaffe before her game at with Simona Halep at the Australian Open. Hearing the announcement 'world No 1' she walked out to the court
