On grass, Serena Williams defeats Chwalinska. Source: Getty Images.
A couple of days ago, Wimbledon 2026 dropped the bombshell that Serena Williams will play in the singles draw at the All England Club, sparking debates on what the GOAT of women's tennis can achieve after nearly 4 years without competing. According to Sam Querrey and Steve Johnson, the American tennis player might not be able to defeat Aryna Sabalenka or Elena Rybakina, but she would be favored against Maja Chwalinska, the recent Roland Garros finalist.
Serena has been playing doubles matches in Queen's and Berlin to gain competitive rhythm, but the question remains whether she will have the necessary speed of movement to challenge the top singles players. "If she plays against Sabalenka or Rybakina, I don't think she can beat them because they won't panic. But if she faces Maja Chwalinska, I think she would have a chance," Steve Johnson stated on 'Nothing Major Podcast'. Querrey's response was decisive. "On grass, Serena beats Chwalinska."
The decision of Serena goes beyond victories
Furthermore, Querrey reflected on the meaning of Serena Williams' return, as he believes that this decision goes far beyond attempting to win titles or achieve good results. Now that she has become a mother, her mission is different, so she has nothing to lose beyond a single match, making her even more dangerous.
"I don't think she has great expectations. I honestly believe she wants to go out and play a match on Centre Court, and her daughters are old enough to understand what is happening. Win or lose, it's a great victory for her, and the fact that her daughters can sit in the players' box on Centre Court and watch their mother play. Anything else is a bonus for Serena Williams," he concluded. What people don't understand is that Serena has already won before stepping onto the court just by the effort she is putting in, further expanding an indelible legacy.
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