Early Predicitons for Serena Williams’ Return at Bank of the West Classic 2014

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Published: July 28, 2014

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Serena Williams has something to prove at the Bank of the West Classic at Stanford University this week. Despite the fact that she's had a tough year, it wouldn't be smart to doubt her.

It's been a long time since Williams was in a position that required she prove she's still the best female tennis player on the planet. But that's exactly where she is now.

 

Why All the Questions?



Williams is still the No. 1-ranked player in the world, but 2014 has not been a successful year by the future Hall of Famer's lofty standards. Not only has she failed to win any of the three Grand Slam tournaments played this year, but Williams hasn't even advanced past the fourth round.

In addition to the flops during singles matches in Grand Slam events, Williams also fell flat during a doubles contest with her sister Venus Williams at Wimbledon. She became ill and had to withdraw from the doubles portion of the event.

For most players, these occurrences wouldn't be cause for panic. However, for one as dominant as Williams, these types of mishaps prompt questions about the present and future.

Melissa Isaacson of espnW.com explores potential causes for Williams' recent struggles. Williams indicated that a viral illness was to blame for what happened in the doubles match, but she also talked about being mentally and physically fatigued. Per Isaacson, Williams said: "I'm really just dead. I need some weeks off where I don't think about tennis and kind of regroup."

Williams has certainly had a nice break. She hasn't played competitively in more than a month. Will that be sufficient for the sport's best player?

 

Rebounding



Isaacson talks about Williams' past rebounds and how this one will be a bit different.

"Williams has always been able to bounce back from low points and restore her confidence," she sa...
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