Saturday, July 04, 2009
Wimbledon 2009: Women's Final Prediction
BY MAD PROFESSAH
The 2009 Wimbledon Women's Final is set, and for the fourth time this decade, it will feature Venus and Serena Williams playing each other. Venus will be appearing in the final for the eighth time, having won 5-times (losing twice to Serena in 2002 and 2003) including the last two years in 2007 and 2008.
So far I have correctly predicted the last 6 matches of the Women's draw with only the final remaining. In my bracket selection at the beginning of the tournament I picked Serena to defeat Venus, primarily because the younger sister is currently the defending champion at two of the four majors and has 10 majors overall to Venus' 7 major titles.
However, after seeing each of their matches, including Serena's instant classic semifinal 6-7(4) 7-5 8-6 win against Elena Dementieva on Thursday, I now think that Venus will be able to win her 6th Wimbledon title by defeating her sister for the second consecutive year. Although it is hard to compare how well they played in their respective semifinals since Venus' opponent Dinara Safina didn't give her an opportunity to show how well the 5-time champion's game shines on grass in her 6-1 6-0 demolition of the World No.1.
MadProfessah's pick: Venus Williams in 3 sets.
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Let's GET IT ON!
I assume everyone is watching the match. First 3 games, I have to say Serena looks dialed in. Small hiccup by Venus at the start but she has righted things. Think this may go to 3 in Serena's favour. If 2 sets, Venus wins. Venus is so much stronger off the ground though
Did you guys see that rally at 30-15. If anyone thinks that this is a fixed match, you only have to see that rally again. Fierce hitting from both ladies.
I think this is going to go to 3 sets. Serena with the first set. Just brilliant tennis from both women. Serena is determined not to be an also-ran this Wimbledon.
Serena is serving very well and Venus cannot seem to get into her service games. I have to admit the match started off well, but it has sort of gone down in intensity right now. Think that has a lot to do with the crowd who are not really into the match, a bit like yesterday's match with the 2 Andys
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