Serena Williams was expecting to take "baby steps" on her return to tennis as a mum but after reaching the Wimbledon final wants to make giant strides.
The former world number one will be seeking a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title when she faces Angelique Kerber in Saturday's showpiece.
Despite being only four tournaments into her return, she has been many people's favourite for an eighth title.
"This is not inevitable for me," said Williams, who gave birth in September.
"It's no secret I had a super tough delivery. I lost count after, like, four surgeries because I was in so many surgeries.