The world number one was unable to take to the court on Monday or Tuesday because of rain and must now potentially play four matches in four days.

Williams said: “When we play regular tournaments you play four, five matches in a row. It’s something you just get used to. It’s totally fine I think for me and for everyone.”

If they are all as straightforward as her 6-1 6-1 victory over Elina Svitolina in the fourth round, then it certainly will not be any problem at all.

Williams needed just 62 minutes to see off the Ukrainian, who is coached on a part-time basis by a former French Open nemesis of Williams, Justine Henin.

But Svitolina does not possess the same finesse as Henin and could find no answer to the power of her opponent.

The forecast indicates there could be more disruption from the weather over the next two or three days, and Williams said she would draw the line at playing two matches in one day.

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