Former World No.1 Confident of Serena Williams Winning Australian Open 2021
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Former World No. 1 Jim Courier believes that Serena Williams can win the first Slam of the year.
The 23-time Grand Slam winner is currently pursuing her 24 major title. In doing so, she will equal Margaret Court’s all-time most major titles record.
But it has not been easy for the 39-year-old since her return to tennis after giving birth. However, since 2018, she has made four Grand Slam finals and won her first title last year in Auckland.
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For the 2021 WTA season, Jim highlighted that no player has the rhyme or the momentum from last year. As a result, Serena will enter Melbourne Park no different than her opponents.
He also mentioned that the former women’s No. 1 player is not playing her best in the finals. If she can beat her own-self, she can bring back the Australian Open title.
“Australian Open might just be a great chance for her,” the four-time Grand Slam winner said. “She is coming in on equal terms which has not been the case for her for the last few seasons.”
And while she plays for the big record, it is unlikely that she will continue playing tennis. Jim expressed, “She’s basically playing for the walk-off to the movie of her life.”
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The American also pulled out from the second stage at the French Open after an Achilles’ injury. Fortunately, the pandemic worked in her favor as she got enough time to recover. Not to mention, the time with her family will also help her bring the desired results.
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However, to win a Grand Slam is indeed a big challenge for Williams. Plus, her opponents are stronger and fiercer and will give her everything they have.
“She’s basically playing for the walk-off to the movie off her life…”
“If anyone can do it, it’s @SerenaWilliams.”With the @AustralianOpen coming up and everyone starting at a level playing field, is it Serena’s chance for #24?#TCLive | @LDavenport76 | @Steve_Weissman pic.twitter.com/3kHe2Ecg93
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) January 5, 2021
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When Serena wins a Grand Slam title, she will have won a major title in four different decades. While everything is on her side, can she do it this time?
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