Serena Williams demands respect....

Serena Williams , a 23- time Grand Slam singles champion , fired back Monday at John McEnroe ’ s remark that she would only rank about 700th on the men ’ s tennis circuit.
McEnroe , a seven- time Grand Slam singles winner , called Williams “ best female player ever — no question, ” in comments to National Public Radio aired Sunday.
But asked why she should not be considered the best of all time , McEnroe added: “ If she had to just play the circuit — the men ’s circuit — that would be an entirely different story. ”
McEnroe , speaking on a tour to promote his new book “ But Seriously ,” said he would place Williams “like 700 in the world ” on the ATP Tour .
On Monday , Williams responded in two Twitter postings.
“Dear John, I adore and respect you but please please keep me out of your statements that are not factually based, ” she wrote.
“I ’ve never played anyone ranked ‘there ’ nor do I have time. Respect me and my privacy as I ’m trying to have a baby. Good day sir .”
Williams , 35, won this year ’ s Australian Open for her seventh Melbourne crown and her 23 rd Slam singles title , setting an Open Era record and moving one shy of Margaret Court ’ s all- time Slam singles title record .
In April , Williams announced that she was pregnant and would not compete for the remainder of the season .
Williams has won Wimbledon and the Australian Open seven times, the US Open six times and the French Open three times.
McEnroe , 58, is a former world number one like Williams . He won four US Open and three Wimbledon singles titles.