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In recent years, the majority of the general public and tennis fans have been lost to the antics of the high standard tennis displayed by the top men.
While many people still see women’s tennis as a slightly less exhilarating spectacle, the Championships at Wimbledon in 2013 has proved that women’s tennis has a lot more to offer than just awkward grunts and flat rally shots.
After six days of tennis we have witnessed the spectacle of some incredible tennis from the women’s draw.
This has drawn light on a handful of players with incredible potential. Joining them are also players who have maintained top ten standard form throughout the year and promising contenders for this years Wimbledon title.
Serena Williams has placed an authoritative hold on the women’s draw firing past her first three opponents, her serve only broken once.
Aiming to defend her 2012 title at the All England Club, Serena has but everything to lose. As well as being known to have the occasional ‘slip up’ after being spontaneously beaten in opening rounds of past slams, these pressures appear almost non-existent.
It seems that her current form and preparation is too perfect for such a thing to occur. Evident in her recent performances, Williams’ court movement, power and strong mentality are one step ahead of the rest.
It is for these reasons that she has been dubbed by many as one of the “greatest female players of the modern era.”
If she defeats Sabine Lisicki in the round of 16, awaiting her are the likes of Agnieszka Radwanska and Na Li.
However, unlike the me’s circuit, whose top five ranking have remained virtually unchanged of the past few years, the women’s circuit has seen a variety of different players to ‘mix it’ with the top few.
Despite this, Great Britain has not had not had a female grand slam champion since Virginia Wade in 1977.
This may change this year as Melbourne born Brit Laura Robson finds her feet at Wimbledon.
The 19 year old clashed with tenth seed Maria Kirilenko and prevailed in a stunning display of mental and physical determination.
Despite her young age Laura Robson has shown everyone that she is a viable contender and definitely a player to look out for. Robson faces Kaia Kanepi of Estonia in the fourth round.
If you love your tennis then this year you are in for a real treat with the high calibre of women taking their game to the next level. Watch the grass courts of Wimbledon and check out the talent on offer in 2013. You won’t be disappointed!
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