Why Serena Williams Can Still Beat a Top Player at Wimbledon

Serena Williams does not need to return at her absolute peak to become dangerous at Wimbledon. Alvin Owusu and Anastasia examine why Serena’s serve, grass-court intelligence, preparation, and psychological presence could give her a real opportunity against today’s top players. They also identify the opponent profiles that would favor Serena—and the types of players most capable of exposing the physical limitations of her comeback. The central question is not whether this is the Serena of old. It is whether the current WTA field can manage the tennis, pressure, and occasion of facing her now. Subscribe to Best of Three for analytical tennis coverage, tactical breakdowns, and player-first conversations. Chapters 00:00 Can Serena still beat a top player? 01:15 Why this comeback is different from 2022 03:10 Serena’s preparation and physical condition 05:00 The pressure of playing Serena 07:20 Why grass changes the equation 09:25 Serena’s most favorable matchups 11:40 The players she must avoid 13:10 What Serena needs from the draw Full Episode:    • Serena Williams at 44: What Still Makes He...