Giddy qualifier requests selfie with US legend

WIMBLEDON, England - It used to be that players dreaded the prospect of facing Serena Williams, especially at Wimbledon.

Nowadays, they seem to be eager to go up against her - not because they think they can beat the American legend, but because, well, she's Serena Williams, and what better way to create a memory for life than to share a court with one of the greatest in the history of tennis.

That's why Giulia Gatto-Monticone, a 31-year-old qualifier from Italy making her debut at the All England Club, was thrilled when the draw put her up against Williams in the first round on Tuesday, and the schedule put them on Centre Court, to boot.