Earlier this week at the Sony Ericcson Open Serena Williams said that when she is playing well the only players in the world who could defeat her played on the ATP - men's - tour.For a set-and-a-half Justine Henin must have looked like Roger Federer to Williams. Henin had won the first set of the Sony women's final 6-0 and was up a break of serve in the second. With the possibility of winning in sight and with a frustrated Williams across the net from her, Henin looked for all the world like the world's #1 player she is.
Yet, rather than take advantage of the situation Henin - choked. Her grounstrokes suddenly lacked their sting. Her serve faltered and shots that were winners were suddenly coming back to her. Less than one hour later it was Williams holding her arms in the air in triumph and Henin trudging to the net to congratulate the 0-6, 7-5, 6-3 winner.
This victory, coupled with her Australian Open championship, announced to the world that Serena Williams is now the women's player to beat. Williams is now the player no woman on the WTA tour wants to face; the woman who refuses to crack under pressure no matter how well her opponent may be playing that particular day.
Serena Williams, this generation's queen of women's tennis, is becoming more and more confident with each match she plays and the rest of the world is forced to take notice. Maria Sharapova, the undisputed endorsement leader in the women's game, must resign herself to the fact that she must play second-fiddle to Williams on the court. Same for Henin and any other player who thinks she may have a shot at the title of world's #1.
Long live the queen, the queen is back. Get used to it.
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From Serena's Canadian fans:
It's great to see the best in tennis is back again.She makes watching tennis enjoyable again. Now , show 'em what you can really do this year , Serena. NO LOSSES THIS YEAR !!!!!!!!!!! WOW !!!!
Serena has lost one match this year. The tournament in Hobart. That however got her pumped up to kick butt in Australia. Serena took that loss to hear and has been working hard to make sure that that type of loss NEVER happens again. Love you Serena!! You are the best on the tour. KEEP IT UP!!
I once had my concerns for Serena but no more. I believe she has finally committed to her craft and reclaimed her title as the Queen of Womens Tennis. She is definately all that and more. Huge kudos for The Great Lady.
I am very happy for Serena. When she is focused on the game, giving it her full attention, no one can beat her. I especially enjoyed that she beat Henin for the title. I can't explain it, but I HATE Henin, Clijsters and Hingis. Looking forward to a Serena Slam.
This is really a greatcomeback.After the glorious victory in the Australian open Serena has again proved that she is the only player who has the powerful capacity to come back even after losing the first set for 0-6.We Indians love her very much.With this victory she has also proved her ability to get rid of preassure.Serena we Indians want you to win the comming granslams too in this year.
I am always a fan or strong believer of the Williams sisters. They are simply the best. Serena has again added spice and flavour to women's Tennis again.Go girl and keep on what you do best!.You have inspired so many. You a fighter ! a self-believer! a winner! and always shows grace and humility upon the face of doubters.....
Go Serena, you are playing great tennis. We of The East Indian community are glad you are advertising our hair.You are wearing the finest quality of real Indian hair. In my village many men, women and children sacrafice their hair so that the bald head African & African-American can have a full mane. This is much more preferable to the horse's hair many of your people have grown acustom. You do us proud. Continue to wear our hair with pride. We of myIndianhair.com salute you and offer you free hair to advertise our product line. Thank you. Raj
the WTA is more exciting again!!! co'z the williams sister is back..!! go serena..!! im from the philippines proud to say we love you serena..!! goodluck and wish you all the best i cant wait for your another grandslam..mwahhh