Wimbledon 2015: Writers Awards – Best Match
4. <p>On the women’s side, Serena vs. Watson and Kerber vs. Muguruza were intriguing and (cliché alert!) nail-biting matchups. But it was the quarterfinal clash between <strong>Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka</strong> that proved the most engrossing viewing experience.</p> <p>Tennis fans, myself included, have long wondered whether a woman will come along with the weapons to challenge Serena. However, there have been few options: Sharapova’s record against Serena is comical, Halep showed promise in Miami and Singapore but is struggling for form, and Kvitova is too streaky.</p><div class=. Writer. Lob and Smash. CLINTON TRUEMAN
Based on this fortnight, Azarenka may just be the woman for the job. By serving brilliantly and refusing to make groundstroke errors, the Belarusian brought out the best in her opponent. Serena ended the match with 24 aces and her winners total was three times the number of her unforced errors.
The rallies were breathtaking; the grunting was emphatic; and the match was promising, not only of Azarenka’s return to the game’s elite, but of a rivalry that will surely blossom in years to come.
(Dis)honourable mention must go to the first round matchup of Rogers vs. Petkovic. Sure, Petko played some fantastic stuff to take out a double bagel victory. But Rogers was clearly hindered by injury and it seemed that she only played to claim her first round check. The result: a predictable, blasé match.
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On the women’s side, Serena vs. Watson and Kerber vs. Muguruza were intriguing and (cliché alert!) nail-biting matchups. But it was the quarterfinal clash between Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka that proved the most engrossing viewing experience.
Tennis fans, myself included, have long wondered whether a woman will come along with the weapons to challenge Serena. However, there have been few options: Sharapova’s record against Serena is comical, Halep showed promise in Miami and Singapore but is struggling for form, and Kvitova is too streaky.
Based on this fortnight, Azarenka may just be the woman for the job. By serving brilliantly and refusing to make groundstroke errors, the Belarusian brought out the best in her opponent. Serena ended the match with 24 aces and her winners total was three times the number of her unforced errors.
The rallies were breathtaking; the grunting was emphatic; and the match was promising, not only of Azarenka’s return to the game’s elite, but of a rivalry that will surely blossom in years to come.
(Dis)honourable mention must go to the first round matchup of Rogers vs. Petkovic. Sure, Petko played some fantastic stuff to take out a double bagel victory. But Rogers was clearly hindered by injury and it seemed that she only played to claim her first round check. The result: a predictable, blasé match.
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