Serena Williams is BACK...
It took a few tournaments, but after her performance at the Bank of the West Classic at Stanford University last week, Serena Williams clearly announced to the tennis world that she is a threat to win every tournament she enters going forward. Serena, who won
her first title since Wimbledon last year, defeated Marion Bartoli in the final 7-5, 6-1. Earlier in the tournament, Serena also beat Maria Sharapova, who struggled with her serve again, as well as 2011 Wimbledon semifinalist, Sabine Lisicki.
It’s been a very tough year for Serena Williams, but the injuries and medical scares have also rekindled her desire to win, which is wonderful not only for Serena, but for women’s tennis. Serena, who was ranked 169th entering last week’s tournament, is now ranked 79th. With a strong showing at the Rogers Cup in Canada next week, Serena could move up enough in the rankings to be seeded at the 2011 U.S. Open. There are still many matches to be played between now and another Grand Slam title at the 2011 U.S. Open or future Grand Slams. Nonetheless, as Serena Williams approaches thirty years old in September, she is clearly the best player on the Tour when she is healthy and playing her best. Serena’s strong first serve, which is lacking from the other top players in women’s tennis, is really what sets her apart from the other players.
It’s been a very tough year for Serena Williams, but the injuries and medical scares have also rekindled her desire to win, which is wonderful not only for Serena, but for women’s tennis. Serena, who was ranked 169th entering last week’s tournament, is now ranked 79th. With a strong showing at the Rogers Cup in Canada next week, Serena could move up enough in the rankings to be seeded at the 2011 U.S. Open. There are still many matches to be played between now and another Grand Slam title at the 2011 U.S. Open or future Grand Slams. Nonetheless, as Serena Williams approaches thirty years old in September, she is clearly the best player on the Tour when she is healthy and playing her best. Serena’s strong first serve, which is lacking from the other top players in women’s tennis, is really what sets her apart from the other players.
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