Wimbledon 2015: Key Takeaways from London Heading into 2015 US Open

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Published: July 14, 2015

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Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams ruled the day at Wimbledon. Both world No. 1's added to their impressive Slam totals while dominating the competition. But the successes of London soon give way to the preparation for the final major of the year, the U.S. Open.  

Wimbledon success doesn't exactly guarantee U.S. Open success. The switch from grass to a hard surface will definitely be a boon for some, while it will likely discount others from being contenders.

Still, there's some things we can glean from what happened in England to forecast the U.S. Open. Here's a look at some of the biggest takeaways that show us what to expect in New York.

 

Serena Williams Still has No Peer



Serena Williams lost two sets on her way to Wimbledon glory. Two. To put that in perspective, it took her seven opponents to lose enough sets to even lose one match. That's impressive.

What's more impressive is that it completed the "Serena Slam." She's won four straight Slam tournaments, starting with the U.S. Open last year. As ESPN Stats & Info noted, it puts her in some pretty elite historical company:



Now, the challenge will be completing a calendar slam. She can lock up the accomplishment with another title in New York. Given her form in London, there's no doubt she's the prohibitive favorite to pull off the feat. ESPN Stats & Info highlighted Williams' dominant serve after struggling a bit with it in the first round:



If Williams continues to dominate with her serve, she'll be even more difficult to beat on a hard surface. New York has consistently been kind to her. She's won the last three U.S. Opens and has a 79-9 record overall in the tournament. 

The most difficult opponent Williams faces is the pressure that comes with trying to make history. It's already a topic she's grown tired of talking about.

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