Ranking the Top 25 Women After Wimbledon

4. Maria Sharapova (WTA Ranking: 2)

Jul 9, 2015; London, United Kingdom; Maria Sharapova (RUS) reacts during her match against Serena Williams (USA) on day ten of The Championships Wimbledon at the AELTC. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

The expert of grinding out matches and willing victories had a strong showing at Wimbledon, grunting and screeching her way into the semifinal.

And then she met Serena. Again. And lost. Again.

The Russian will always be a contender at every tournament she enters. But she’s ranked number 4 here as she’s incapable of challenging Serena to the same extent that two other woman can.

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