Tweet
-
-
Don't write off Williams sisters: Navratilova
LONDON — Nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova believes it would be foolish to write off the Williams sisters as a spent force and backed the American sisters to star at the US Open.
Serena Williams missed 11 months of action after injuring her foot in a freak accident at a German restaurant after winning her fourth Wimbledon title last year and then battled life-threatening blood clots on her lungs.
Her lack of matchplay was obvious when she crashed out of the fourth round at Wimbledon on Monday with big sister Venus also exiting the tournament on the same day.
Serena will celebrate her 30th birthday in September, but Navratilova insists the great American is not ready to shuffle off into retirement.
"She'll get in great shape. She still did amazingly well. I thought both sisters, considering how little they played, they looked sharp," said Navratilova.
"I'm sure they'll be a force to be reckoned with at the US Open if they stay healthy.
"I wouldn't write off Serena Williams quite yet. I think Venus is two years older and it gets harder after 30. I think Serena will still be back."
Meanwhile, Navratilova backed fellow Czech Petra Kvitova not to be overwhelmed by favourite Maria Sharapova in Saturday's Wimbledon women's singles final.
Kvitova is bidding to become the first Czech champion since Jana Novotna in 1998 and first left-handed winner since Navratilova in 1990.
"She's riding a big wave. She was in the semis last year. She's in the top 10, still improving. I've been saying all along the next wave of players will become better all around players," said Navratilova.
"They'll come to the net more. She likes to move forward. She's not just going east/west, she's looking to go north. It's nice to see that."Comment
-
Comment
-
Serena Williams Looks Bootylicious At 2011 ESPY Awards!
Comment
-
-
Hot!
Comment
-
What a ass?
Comment
-
I was listening to my local radio station this morning, & they had an interview w/ Serena Williams & they asked her what helped her get through the tough year and she said the girls / guys on the tour, some who visited her like Caroline Wozniaki, who brought her flowers & chocolates & Andy Roddick who stayed with her when she was unable to leave the house after lung surgery...
But 1 woman in particular that she mentioned that surprised me a bit...
Maria Sharapova!
She said she spent several hours a night speaking with Maria & even cried the first time to her, b/c no-one had called her from the tour yet to see how she was doing. And that in her words "to be honest I did not expect Maria to call me". She said now they talk frequently & shared a laugh at the ESPY awards last night...Comment
-
Comment
-
-
Hahahaha Miljanneee nije debela, jeste malo izbacena ali Serena izgleda u fulu!!
She is extremely hot! ;)Last edited by Mare_92; 16-07-11, 16:25.Comment
-
-
Serena relaxes in Miami!
Comment
-
Comment
Comment