Serena Williams

Day 2 of the Championships sees a sparkling schedule on the show courts, as No.1 Iga Swiatek, 23-time champion Serena Williams, and 2019 champion Simona ...

“So I try to play without expectations and just see what this tournament brings me.” The 2018 junior champion tried to downplay her chances, but is the overwhelming favorite of the odds makers. “So I have great memories.” Last year for sure, it was that kind of tournament where I didn’t know what to expect. So it was kind of surprising, but also it’s just a fun time, just to be out there and to enjoy it.” “You know the answer to that. To say the 21-year-old from Poland has dominated the Hologic WTA Tour in 2022 would be something approaching disingenuous. Swiatek has won a ludicrous 35 straight matches – but none of them have come on grass. Now, it seems, tennis is the part-time indulgence that rejuvenates the rest of her life. After failing to win a title in seven consecutive majors, Serena emerged triumphant at the 2012 US Open. “There’s oftentimes that I think subconsciously I’d take breaks,” she said in her pre-tournament press conference at Wimbledon. “I never played as much as the next player throughout my whole career. She’s coming off the fourth major break of her career – and, previously at least, great things have always followed.