Comments on: Wimbledon Set for All-Williams Women’s Final

By: Suzi

Suzi — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:00:47 +0000

Talking about epic, Serena came close…if only Elena had a killer serve too, things could have reached Venus vs Lindsay ‘epicness’ at Wimbledon or that Venus versus Mary Pierce level of semi final epic at Wimbledon. Those two pushed Venus to the very edge ‘wimbledon lore’. But Kudos to Serena, she did what she had to do.

Elena’s serve is much improved with age, but Safina, dear me, she didn’t even start to fall apart. She was already out of it before the first ball was struck. Venus just nulled her from just being on court.

I wont begrudge Safina her due, she has worked hard to be number 1. But she needs a plan b like Ana Ivanovic, Sharapova, these girls need a working game plan b. Safina was a bit fortunate to come through against Mauresmo who showed exactly what she was lacking in her style of play. Venus could have made that a double bagel against the WTA number 1 in a slam semi-final.

An all Williams final may just favor Serena, unless Venus slows down the game and is in the zone with her serves.

By: chidi

chidi — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:09:51 +0000

I’m going to have to disagree with you Aaress, Serena did NOT bring her finest game today. Around 60% on first serve, averaging 85mph on 2nd serves and winning 40%, too many unforced errors and constantly on her back foot. Serena’s best was against Azarenka, even Serena’s game face was missing today. Dementieva played her best against Serena’s not best and for Serena to will herself for the win is why my amazement grows for this woman. I still CANNOT believe she won. Man, the guts!!!!

By: Wilson Spaulding

Wilson Spaulding — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:45:36 +0000

Oh, those Williams Sisters! “Declining” into yet another Grand Slam Final: their game, their spirit, their charisma….where has it all gone?

Here’s a clue (or two): The All England Club. Centre Court. Wimbledon. Saturday. The Women’s Final. Very well done, ladies (and a big, enormous tip of the cap to Elena Dementieva; she was brilliant today).