INDIA: Since as the lawns at the game of Wimbledon arena get ready to witness another final battle of the raquets for the coveted grand slam title on Sunday, anticipations seem favouring four time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams against Agnieszka Radwanska, the first Polish woman to make it to Wimbledon finals.
Radwanska, 23, created history for Poland defeating Angelique Kerber of Germany in straight sets (6-3, 6-4) in the semi-finals.
But, finals would be a different game altogether against a furious Serena, who is desperately surging ahead towards her fifth grand slam title, after her come back. Defeating Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, Serena shot a record 24 aces in her semi-final match and did not commit even a single double fault. A disciplined game, which only a player of her experience and caliber could deliver.
The excitement among the budding lawn tennis players in the city is at its peak as they have been following both the players since the grand slam started. While Serena remains undisputed choice of most, even Radwanska has impressed some with her quick and gritty game throughout the grand slam.
Sarabha Nagar resident Yagini Kapoor has been practicing lawn tennis since 2008 at the Ace Academy and is a die-hard fan of Serena's game. "I think Serena's best match so far has been the fourth round contest with Yaroslava Shvedova as she lost the first set, but fought back to win the next two consecutive sets. The 16-year-old BCM School student says she hopes Serena wins her fifth Wimbledon title.
But, Civil Lines resident Purnima Jain believes Radwanska has all that is needed for her to be the first Polish player to win the Wimbledon. "She is known for her crouching shots, during which she quickly drops in place to return or redirect a low ball. Her defensive overhead backhand is also an advantage. I want her to win it for her nation," says the 16-year-old.
Purnima says she had earlier seen Radwanska's game during the Australian open and French open.
Jassowal resident Rimpledeep Kaur she is anxious to see if a talented budding player can do an upset in the Wimbledon finals by holding superior against the furious powerful play of Serena. "Serena has been a role model for many players my age," says the 15-year-old, adding, "I wish I could watch the match in person at the Wimbledon court. Radwanska's agility and quickness is envious on the court and I would want her to win this title."
Prisha Chopra trains at Sutlej Club and resides in Gurdev Nagar. "I would definitely want Serena to keep at her winning streak in the grand slam. Radwanska does not have any prospects against Serena considering the American's current form. I am sure she would put up a good fight for the title though," she says. A Lawrence School student, 11-year-old Prisha says she draws inspiration from the Williams sisters. "Serena would play her seventh Wimbledon final while it would be Radwanska's first," Prisha adds.
"Radwanska's semi-final game against Kerber showed she is capable of an upset. I would want her to win the title against Serena," says a trainee from PAU Tandem Academy Gaurika Joshi. The Civil Lines resident says Radwanska is consistent with her game, is quick and fast between the net and baseline. "It is going to be a real tough contest against Serena for her as the American wouldn't let the first time finalist overpower her. But, Radwanska would definitely come up with a winning strategy," says Gaurika, a student of KVM School.
Clinching the title out of Serena's claws would be a tough nut to crack for Radwanska, says BRS Nagar resident Madhuri Goenka. The DPS School student says both the women have displayed a promising game play so far in the grand slam and are capable of giving each other a run for their money. "I would be more excited, just as the rest of the tennis world, if Radwanska pulls off a title victory," says the 16-year-old.
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