‘You Can’t Bet Against Her’ – Legendary Indian Tennis Player Feels Optimistic About Serena Williams’ Chances at the US Open 2022
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American legendary tennis player Serena Williams has captivated the tennis world for over two decades with her scintillating tennis. Moreover, she has earned the ‘GOAT’ title, as many believe she is the greatest female tennis player of all time.
However, the American tennis star has been struggling in recent times on the tour with her form and fitness. Recently, legendary Indian tennis player, Vijay Amritraj, opened up about Serena’s chances at this year’s US Open.
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Vijay Amritraj talks about Serena Williams’ chances at the US Open 2022
In an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports, the former world no.18, Vijay Amritraj talked about the comeback of Serena Williams after a long injury layoff. During the interview, Amritraj said, “Coming back after a long layoff is never easy. Even for a great champion like Serena Williams, you need some matches under her belt and that’s an important aspect. The second thing is, of course, the physical ability. Does she feel fit enough to win seven matches on a hard court in the US… and that’s not easy and it can get very hot and muggy in Queens when the matches are on.”
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“Thirdly, does she have still the mental fortitude to keep herself so closeted for the seven matches now? which she hasn’t done in a while. But only because it’s Serena Williams, you can’t bet against her,” he further added.
Earlier, the former Indian player also praised the American legend for her dominant display on the court. It is also worth noting that Amritraj has 16 singles titles and 13 doubles titles to his name and was the highest-ranked Indian player in history.
Can Serena win the US Open 2022?
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Last year at the Wimbledon Championships, the 23-time Grand Slam champion, Serena Williams, suffered a hamstring injury. Hence, she almost missed an entire year due to her injury and fitness issues. Recently, she made a comeback at the Eastbourne International, where she played in doubles with Tunisian number 1, Ons Jabeur.
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Although she looked in good touch during the doubles tournament, she could not win her first-round match at the Wimbledon Championships. After that setback, she quickly shifted her focus toward the US Open. Recently, she posted some workout videos, as she is gearing up for her home Grand Slam.
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Amritraj talked about some really important points, as Serena needs to take care of her fitness if she wants to win her 24th Grand Slam title. What do you think of Serena’s chances at the upcoming US Open? Can she win her 24th and possibly her final Grand Slam title?
Edited by:
Tony Thomas