US Open Tennis 2015: Analyzing Top Contenders, Sleepers at Forest Hills

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Published: August 25, 2015

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Can she do it?

Can Serena Williams continue her dominance during the 2015 season and complete the Grand Slam by winning the 2015 U.S. Open?  

That's probably the most significant question as players, coaches and fans gather in New York City for the late-summer classic.

Usually, London-based Wimbledon in July is the biggest tournament of the year. However, with Serena going for her Grand Slam, the interest in the U.S. Open is even higher than usual.

On the men's side, the dominance of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray is evident. It would be a big surprise if one of those players did not come away with the U.S. Open title. However, it doesn't always work out that way. Last year, Marin Cilic earned the championship and was one of the most surprising winners in U.S. Open history.

The focus and the spotlight will be on Serena every step of the way. While she is a physically dominant player who serves better and returns better than any of the other players on the women's tour, she is not a machine and can be beaten if she is not playing her best tennis.

Serena Williams defends her title at Cincinnati in straight sets, becoming the 1st to defend the title since it became a WTA event in 2004.

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 23, 2015 During the two weeks the tournament will be played, there's a very good chance she won't be at her best in every match. However, she has shown she can fight through and find a way to win when she can't muster up her best game.



Serena is coming off of a victory at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati, as she defeated Simona Halep, 6-3, 7-6 in the finals. Williams has won five tournaments this year and has earned more than $9.7 million. According to Odds Shark, Serena is the even-money favorite to win the tournament. That's a remarkably low return in an individual sport, but it speaks to her ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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