My word!! The way that Venus Wiliams dismantled world #3, Dinara Safina last night clearly shows her intent to not only qualify for the season ending WTA Tour Year-end Championship in Doha in November but to win it and perhaps fight for her right to sit on the throne of women's tennis held by her sister, Serena.
Safina and Venus were clearly playing the game of who hits the hardest - each player trading baseline blows like 2 heavy-weight boxers!
What stood out for me was Venus's return of serve; clearly the best in the business! Venus's return of serve position was, on average, 1.5 meters within the baseline and ALL her returns were taken well within the baseline.Return of serve is a major part of my own game and can fully appreciate Venus's guile in attacking both the second and first serves (Tennis Tips).
Coupled with her strong, 200kph serves, Venus easily won the match 6-4 6-2.
Hopefully she can carry this form to the finals of not only this tournament but to the Doha Finals on November 4.
"Go Venus!!"
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