Serena Williams – The World’s Best
Serena’s ranking is a lot like her game. She puts it out there and challenges the world to take it away. As she proved in the 2009 Australian Open, she is the force to beat in Women’s Tennis.
Serena started slowly in the Australian heat and was fortunate to turn back a trio of hard hitting Russian challengers en route to a stunningly convincing 6-0, 6-3 final match victory over third seeded Dinara Safina. The impressive march to the championship was filled with adversity including a near upset by eight seeded Svetiana Kuznetsova in the quarter-finals and a tight semi-final match against fourth seeded Elena Dementieva.
The 2009 Australian Open had remarkable similarities to Serena’s overall career. Originally overshadowed by her older sister, Venus, Serena has always been able to rise to the occasion and claim her rightful spot.
As the Melbourne tournament unfolded, Serena got better and better with each round. By the time she reached the finals, there was no turning her aside. Her powerful serve and ground strokes seemed to wear down the opposition.
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Serena Williams is a champion with a strong will to win and an equally generous spirit. Her persona and public image is larger than life. As a result many fans find it difficult to relate to Venus’s younger sister and best friend.
The present top ranked player joins an elite group of seven other women to win 10 or more Grand Slam singles tournaments. Serena has captured four Australian Opens. After her win over Safina, Williams rejoiced in her typically straight-forward manner proclaiming, “I always believe I’m the best, whether I’m number one or whether I’m a hundred. Just having that extra bonus is pretty cool.” |
As long as Serena is on the tour, players like Safina, Kusnetsova and Dementieva will be under pressure to elevate their play to remain competitive.
Coupled with her 2008 U.S. Open Championship, Serena has now won consecutive Grand Slams for the first time since 2003. Serena did not perform up to her usual standards at the French Open in Paris in 2008, the site of the year’s next Grand Slam. Uncharacteristically she bowed out in the third round. The younger Williams has set her sights significantly higher this year.
If Serena wins on the slower French clay courts, move over tennis world. Fans could well expect to see a Grand Slam sweep in 2009. As unpredictable as Women’s Tennis can be, it is certain that Serena Williams will show up, will post her lofty credentials and challenge the field to overcome her. As everyone at Melbourne learned, that is no easy task.
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Comment by Sina — July 2, 2009 @ 7:16 pm
hello,I live in Ivory cost, I speak french, I don’t speak well english. but for Serena, I’m ready for my English Improvement. I like his way of playing tennis and that is best.Serena, I wish you much success. Your admirer of Africa Côte d’Ivoire.
Comment by Valentine — July 4, 2009 @ 1:21 pm
I think there is something about Serena Williams that has something to do with my background. I can bet my last coin, nature is playing a game with us here. I have a very strong feeling she is my sister! However, she is my best tennis player in the world. I cry anytime she loses!
Comment by sharon — July 16, 2009 @ 4:40 am
That girl butt is simply perfect. I am not gay but I just considered switching!
Comment by HK Bearden — July 17, 2009 @ 5:55 am
I loved the way Serena displayed her “Titles” on her
T-Shirt after winning Wimbledon. She is definitely a force to be reckoned with.
Comment by Igbas Vinsaint — August 10, 2009 @ 11:31 pm
I love serena well on stage but my problem is her nudity is my case.
Comment by osita kingsley — August 26, 2009 @ 11:06 am
serena is my dream woman but were can i see her this woman i love ,she make me prawd each time she plays.for me she is the best woman………..etc.am from nigeria
Comment by Nawab Khan — September 1, 2009 @ 7:49 am
you good player of the world and mindblowing playing in you are so humble and good muscle and sex bomb
Comment by wishserenawasmywoman — September 2, 2009 @ 8:53 am
I simply love Serena! Hot, talented, smart… yummy
Comment by michael emeka — September 7, 2009 @ 12:32 am
serena, you are my dream lady in life, my major problem is how to get you on phone, you have all the qualities as a woman. please serena, I will be the most happiest man on earth if you can give me a call,
my number is 5511-86403726 my home base is brasil and Im from eastern nigeria, I have a present for you,I love you baby and also expecting to hear from you,
kisses and goodbye.
Comment by Itoyame Robby — September 11, 2009 @ 3:25 pm
Hello Serena,
You are smart and cool. How can i be friend of the family.
Comment by Lucky boy — September 12, 2009 @ 8:43 pm
Hi sarena i m lucky i support u one day i will see u i like usa true me my dream plz serena
Comment by mike harper — September 17, 2009 @ 12:46 am
i’m proud of you keep winning grand slams, your godly fan
Comment by Cardis Berry — September 18, 2009 @ 5:39 am
Girl I am in love with your beautiful body. I just had to let you know.Yes I would get Married to you in a heart Beat.(smile)
Comment by KC — September 19, 2009 @ 11:30 am
I DO NOT LIKE TO SEE HER PLAY AGAINST HER SISTER. THIS WOWAN IS WONDERFUL. HER BUILT IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD. I WISH I CAN SEE HER PHYSICALLY. MAY I KNOW IF SHE HAS HER ROOT FROM NIIGERIA PLS.
Comment by john — October 9, 2009 @ 2:34 pm
girl this is for your nude picture in the ESPNmagazine cover page, u look gorgeous u should be glad for having such a beautiful body.
Comment by CHUKWUMA — November 8, 2009 @ 4:35 pm
BABY UR GREAT I LOVE U
Comment by Neil — November 11, 2009 @ 8:12 am
Face it people, She looks like a man.
Comment by btv — November 18, 2009 @ 8:46 pm
Serena, you are the sexiest woman alive!!!
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Comment by Santos — December 4, 2009 @ 11:56 pm
Hello Serena!
This is Santos. Please remember this name! Nest time…
Comment by lavonta haron — December 10, 2009 @ 8:57 pm
i think that serena is the BEST tennis player in the world TODAY so this year i think serena will have a senrena slam that when she win all of the grand slams and she will be #1 for the year of 2010 good luck serena
Comment by chumpy — December 16, 2009 @ 5:44 pm
hey serena is a nice girl but i think its time she gets a child or two cause she loves children.
Comment by Jhony Aban — January 14, 2010 @ 12:38 am
Hi serena you are the series woman
¡I love you Serena!
Comment by amos — January 15, 2010 @ 12:14 pm
I live in Uganda but when serena is playing, I feel as if am in the pitch with her.
She is a very good lady. I like all her games. I support her 100% I reqest if she can come and pay us a visit in Uganda and probably play with us, we shall be so much grate full.
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Comment by Dominic Nwogu — January 25, 2010 @ 10:44 pm
2 words, absolutely stunning & fit, ladies, don’t hate, congratulate! a couple more Slams under your belt serena, you are the best female to eva play da game.
Comment by tanimowo adebayo — January 26, 2010 @ 12:19 am
you are a great lady,energetic,sexylookin,ambitious….you are too much. i love you
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Comment by chris — January 27, 2010 @ 1:06 pm
i love you baby.may GOd be with you.
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Comment by agie — January 28, 2010 @ 12:39 pm
i love this woman,i wanted to be like her but i think its too late for me to start playing tenis i miss it!!!!!!!!!!! we were of the same size ,same hight ,same figure
Comment by agie — January 28, 2010 @ 12:41 pm
i wish i can give you my daughter so you can train her,she is goin gto make 4 i love you serena,your so good your my dream player
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Comment by iba — January 29, 2010 @ 10:47 pm
my dream is to meet serena,,,damm yu a gorgeous serena ,,,im rootin for you in the austrailian finals …love yu…..
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Comment by livingstone — January 30, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
the dream of life come to the people that apprieate good ..may it please your majesty if i have your contact. stone
Comment by livingstone — January 30, 2010 @ 3:22 pm
the change is good thing to come to ones life..serena this is the time for the change in youtr life ,give me that the opportunity to bring THE CHANGE STONE
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Comment by ALAN — February 4, 2010 @ 6:38 am
MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IN THE WORLD FIT SEXY BEAUTIFUL WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT YOU’VE GOT IT ALL LUV YOU
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Comment by s raj — February 12, 2010 @ 11:08 am
Hi, serena “saru” if i got you in my life, it is great success in both our life, how meance you & me staying very faaaar,, but my heart is staying very close to you,what ever you are the greatest baby in the world,
Comment by mysty — February 15, 2010 @ 9:14 pm
Hello, Serena…
i dont know what to tell….because Serena is my dream woman,when can i see her face to face.. i really love her deeply in to my heart…if she lose her mach i lost my cotrol all the day…i,m a ghanain..but base in libya..my name is yusuf,,,,,mysty