Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Williams makes quick work of Radwanksa

Serena Williams defeated Agnieszaka Radwanska in straight sets today at Wimbledon


Unlike some other people, I think Agnieszka Radwanska has talent. She supposedly "cannot hurt" powerful players like Serena Williams, but I don't buy that, just as I don't buy the theory that Anna Chakvetadze cannot compete against players who are more powerful. Radwanska really knows how to work the court. She needs a better second serve, for sure, but she has a lot of potential.

Today, however, was not her day. The Serena Williams who wins big tournaments showed up today, at one point serving four aces in one game (just like Marina Erakovic), and overwhelming Radwanska, 6-4, 6-0.

I haven't seen the entire match yet. Radwanska had a wrap on her thigh, and I don't know if her injury hampered her in any way. Radwanska is also hard to read because she has a kind of grumpy, Lindsay Davenport-like body language much of the time.

Williams will now play surprise semifinalist Zheng Jie.

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