Wimbledon Finals All About the Williamses
For the second year in a row, Venus Williams and Serena Williams will meet in the finals at Wimbledon. They’re sisters in case you hadn’t heard. But they’re not related to either Pat Williams or Kevin Williams, nor are Pat and Kevin related to each other. I have no clue if any of them are in any way related to Paul Williams, but I’m gonna guess no (just a shot in the dark).
The All-Williams final, which is a good thing for American TV ratings but not necessarily for making the other girls feel like they’re getting a fair shot, almost didn’t happen. Venus held up her side of the deal without any trouble, annihilating that big chicken Dinara Safina 6-0, 6-1, but Serena had all kinds of problems with Elena Dementieva, having to save match point in the third set before rallying to win.
On the surface, it would seem that Venus is the heavy favorite, having pretty much destroyed everyone she’s played, including Ana Ivanovic who left the court weeping (that had mostly to do with her injured thigh but I’m guessing Venus kicking her ass didn’t help). But, you just never know what can happen when siblings get together. Venus could win, or Serena could win, or the whole thing could degenerate into a Wes Anderson movie.
My money’s on Venus winning. But if Jason Schwartzman should be spotted in the stands, well, then look out.
