Wimbledon 2015: Writers Awards – Best Female Player

Lob and Smash. GEOFF NICHOLS. 6. <p>Garbine Muguruza was a revelation and is set to be the name on people’s lips in the coming months and years, that is if they can pronounce her surname. Her engaging personality is the perfect compliment to her tennis, which thrilled all the way to the final that was never straightforward, but always enthralling.</p> <p>Conversations about how fortunate we are to be witnessing the career of <strong>Serena Williams</strong> are spot on. She may not be universally adored, but that shouldn’t withdraw from the unbelievable dominance she has exerted on the sport. At 20 Grand Slams, she warrants discussion in the same breath as Roger Federer, without a doubt.</p> <p>When she is locked in, it is near on impossible to beat her. The strength of her serve and groundstrokes may be the most obvious source of praise, but her movement is underrated and her determination in defence wins her some big points.</p> <p>The passion that was emanating from her as she looked to be on the brink of defeat against Heather Watson in the third round revealed a vulnerable side to Williams. Rather than get frustrated as she did in the past, her passion translated to some incredibly clutch hitting.</p> <p>For Agnieszka Radwanska, the heart breaking manner of her exit overshadowed what a great run she had at SW19. Promising so much, the Pole has struggled to put everything together consistently on the big stage. The semi final run might be the tipping point for her to realise her potential, although admittedly we did think that in 2012 when she made the final.</p>. Editor