Williams is 'Ronaldinho-like' - but can she win Grand Slam matches?
In her latest BBC Sport column from Wimbledon, Naomi Broady looks at if Serena Williams' comeback showed she can win future Grand Slam matches.
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"If Serena decides to play the US Open next month, as I hope she will, then I think her first singles match since 2022 showed more than enough to suggest she can win matches on the WTA Tour and at Flushing Meadows over the coming weeks."
— Naomi Broady , Celebrity
"Elite talent doesn't simply disappear, and Serena's timing and shot-making remain exceptional."
— Naomi Broady , Celebrity
Key People
Maya Joint is a professional tennis player scheduled to compete against Serena Williams.
Naomi Broady is a former British professional tennis player and current sports columnist.
Serena Williams is a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion returning to competitive tennis.
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In her latest BBC Sport column from Wimbledon, Naomi Broady looks at if Serena Williams' comeback showed she can win future Grand Slam matches.
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