With the Australian Open approaching the question comes back. Will Serena win another major to equal Margaret Court’s record of 24 singles majors, or 25 to beat it. Hard to predict but I say she will win one more major to equal 24 but not win two to break the record.
Levels in tennis, which used to be Serena Williams on one and the rest of the field on another, have evened out since Williams left the game to have a baby after winning the 2017 Australian Open. Halep, in beating Williams, is one of only two players with multiple wins in major tournaments since that 2017 Australian Open (Naomi Osaka is the other), as nine different women have won the last 11 Grand Slam titles.
Halep and others represent the problems that Williams faces in her attempt to win her 24th Grand Slam singles title, which would tie the record held by Margaret Court. Multiple major winners have youth on their side, which Williams can’t control. But it’s hard to ignore Williams getting picked apart by players who are quicker and more powerful. With players on the horizon like 15-year-old Coco Gauff, who easily defeated Venus Williams in her Wimbledon debut, these outcomes will become the norm.
Levels in tennis, which used to be Serena Williams on one and the rest of the field on another, have evened out since Williams left the game to have a baby after winning the 2017 Australian Open. Halep, in beating Williams, is one of only two players with multiple wins in major tournaments since that 2017 Australian Open (Naomi Osaka is the other), as nine different women have won the last 11 Grand Slam titles.
Halep and others represent the problems that Williams faces in her attempt to win her 24th Grand Slam singles title, which would tie the record held by Margaret Court. Multiple major winners have youth on their side, which Williams can’t control. But it’s hard to ignore Williams getting picked apart by players who are quicker and more powerful. With players on the horizon like 15-year-old Coco Gauff, who easily defeated Venus Williams in her Wimbledon debut, these outcomes will become the norm.