Since there are no matches going on, might as well invent a match. Which would prevail, the finesse and precision of Graf or the power and tenacity of Serena?
2007-07-05 12:49:35 · 7 answers · asked by mama5tex 2 in Sports ➔ Tennis
Someone said Serena is consistent! Laughable. The prime of her career was like two-years. That is not consistency.
Also, I don't see why so many of you think power wins over finesse so easily. Even if Roddick beats Federer at Wimbledon, his record will be like 2-12 versus Federer! Roddick has a massive serve and huge power.
The precision of Graf, like Federer, allows her to handle power players. Power paralyzes you only if you try to fight power with power. You can neutralize power by getting your opponent off balance. You don't need to trade power shots with him/her.
I think in their primes, Graf wins rather easily. Serena won't be able to use her power if she is trying to return slice backhands or run down drop shots and top spin lobs.
2007-07-06 02:00:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steffi Graf's mentally tougher and moves better than serena. But Serena's power would be too much for her. When the Williams first came into the tennis circuit, I remembered her lamenting that the intense power the new players have would been too tough for her to handle. The present era is a radical change from the era in which she's played most of her tennis. Unless Serera self-destructs, she would prevail over Steffi on her good day. But I would vie for Steffi Graf. Loved her graceful movements and strokes. She glides on the court.
2007-07-05 16:47:08 · answer #2 · answered by green_boy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that Serena would beat Steffi Graf. A year ago Steffi would have easily destroyed Serena. It now depends on how Serena's fitness is how I choose who will win.
2007-07-05 14:50:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Serena Williams in her prime is unstoppable. Don't get me wrong Steffi was good, but she had never faced a player with the power of Serena or Venus
2007-07-05 13:01:05 · answer #4 · answered by King Midas 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
serena ape williams cant even be mentioned in the same breath as the great steffi graf!!! serena williams is the most overhyped and overrated tennis player of all time!!!
2007-07-05 19:10:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to go with Graf.
2007-07-05 16:15:17 · answer #6 · answered by threadsdistance 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
serena williams.
definetly...she has the best first serve i've ever seen, and she is really consistant.
2007-07-05 13:18:13 · answer #7 · answered by peekchure 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋