Who's more likely to win another slam: Roger Federer or Serena Williams ?
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Tennisgods
Hall of Fame
Williams.
Zhilady
Professional
Federer. Serena. Which of the two is more likely to win a Slam?
Two different sentences now.
Why? Because of the depth and strength of the field is weaker in the WTA ?
Nadal_Django
Legend
Serena
Im(moral) Winner
G.O.A.T.
The GOAT
Aussie Darcy
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While I can’t defend her choke against Pliskova , her three slam losses since her pregnancy return have been to all former #1s or slam champ opponents but the same can’t be said for Federer losing to Anderson at Wimbledon in the QF, Millman in the 4R of the USO and Tsitsipas in the 4R of the Aus Open...
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
Gotta give this one to Serena.
While Fed is looking good in Miami this week while Serena retired, she plays differently at slams. Slam final, slam final, slam QF in her last three. Fed has been slam QF, slam 4R, slam 4R.
He now has to fight an in form Nadal and Djokovic for his slams unlike two years ago. Serena has some serious competition but nothing like ATG’s Nadal and Novak.
While Fed is looking good in Miami this week while Serena retired, she plays differently at slams. Slam final, slam final, slam QF in her last three. Fed has been slam QF, slam 4R, slam 4R.
He now has to fight an in form Nadal and Djokovic for his slams unlike two years ago. Serena has some serious competition but nothing like ATG’s Nadal and Novak.
Nadal_Django
Legend
Yup. She will win 2-3 for sure.
Bukmeikara
Legend
Federer
1. He is a lot more fit than Serena. Which provides him with a top 4 ranking, the same cant be said for Willams
2. He has more advantage over the field and only one roadblock in Djokovic. Serena reached two finals in 2017 but both of those were extremely open draws with first timers in the SF + she was completely outplayed by Kerber, Osaka.
3. Federer is motivated by the joy for the game, Serena is motivated by glory and ego
1. He is a lot more fit than Serena. Which provides him with a top 4 ranking, the same cant be said for Willams
2. He has more advantage over the field and only one roadblock in Djokovic. Serena reached two finals in 2017 but both of those were extremely open draws with first timers in the SF + she was completely outplayed by Kerber, Osaka.
3. Federer is motivated by the joy for the game, Serena is motivated by glory and ego
Rafa.the.Magnificent
G.O.A.T.
Federer is many times more likely, in my opinion. Serena's fitness seems sorely lacking.
Tennis_Hands
Banned
upchuck
Hall of Fame
Serena has played very good tennis since her return from childbirth, especially in the majors. She was very, very good at Indian Wells until the sickness. Problem is she's more mentally fragile than she used to be and isn't as tough in the latter rounds of majors as she once was. Still, she's focused and working hard and that's usually enough to get her into the winner's circle eventually. Federer has a better chance of winning another major than I thought at the beginning of the year, but it's still less likely than Serena winning again.
You actually believe this and think it makes a difference. Amazing.
Towny
Hall of Fame
Probably Serena. She's been more consistent at the slams of late than Federer plus she has much weaker competition. Fed will still have to contend with a decent playing Djokovic and Nadal.
There's a good chance that neither of them wins a slam but I suspect that if it's going to be one of them, it's Serena
There's a good chance that neither of them wins a slam but I suspect that if it's going to be one of them, it's Serena
Bukmeikara
Legend
I believe it makes. When you play for mostly joy, its more easily to give your best and its less likely the fear of losing to block your game. Perfect example for Serena, the Osaka match. She met an opponent who clearly wouldnt fold and for whom she needed to raise her game, her energy went totally allow, blaming the umpire and not focusing on improving.
Also when you love the game - practice, December camps are easier and not something you are forced to do. Serena clearly doesnt want to put the work anymore and this is the reason she is often unfit, plays small amount of tournaments and retires so often.
So bottom line, the energy that drives Federer is to be the best version of himself. The energy that drives Serena is to be the best player out there. Tell me, which would last longer ?
ausfrewimuso
Semi-Pro
Stupid point.
She was ranked in like the 400's around this time last year. Federer wasn't. She's now in the top 10.
4R, F, F, QF vs NA, QF, 4R, 4R in the past 4 slam's. Do the maths.
Bukmeikara
Legend
You sure you know how math works? Not to mention that Serena received protected ranking at Wimbledon while she had to be unseeded. Doesnt change the fact that being top 4 gives you better draws in the long run than being number 10 .. by a lot.
shazbot
Semi-Pro
QFT
ausfrewimuso
Semi-Pro
Protected ranking and what was she ranked as? 1 like Federer?
The point was he was in the same position a year ago, she wasn't and worked her way up. Won't take long for her to hit top 5.
4R, F, F, QF still better than NA, QF, 4R, 4R.
Tennisgods
Hall of Fame
Bukmeikara
Legend
Protected ranking and what was she ranked as? 1 like Federer?
The point was he was in the same position a year ago, she wasn't and worked her way up. Won't take long for her to hit top 5.
4R, F, F, QF still better than NA, QF, 4R, 4R.
Before AO 17 - Nadal was 1st, 3rd, DNP, 4th in Majors. Did those results somehow suggest what would come after that.
Serena reached the Wimbledon final meeting just one seeded player, Goerges at number 13. At Us Open she met one top 10 player, number 8 Pliskova. After that she had Sevastova in the SF. Those type of draws would happen very rarely. IF Serena dont improve her ranking , she would have to beat three top 8 players to win a Major.
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I’d say Serena.
TearTheRoofOff
G.O.A.T.
Poll?
Poll added.
Phoenix1983
G.O.A.T.
Even if this is true, Federer faces much stiffer competition to win slams than Serena does.
I voted for Serena therefore.
MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
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Service Ace
Hall of Fame
Wow a thread discussing Serena without the usual trash responses/posters (so far). I'll have to remember to include Fed in the title next time I make a thread about Serena on this site!
Dan Huben
Semi-Pro
Deon Sanders
Legend
No real competition in the WTA
No upgraded difficulty in slams
It should be a 100% to Serena yet its not
No upgraded difficulty in slams
It should be a 100% to Serena yet its not
I Am Finnish
Bionic Poster
Fedr
Having competition or not, you can't compete if you aren't fit to play. Serena is out of shape and can't finish matches in a Premier events.
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