Can Roger Federer and Serena Williams Turn Back Time At This Year's Wimbledon?

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Can Roger Federer and Serena Williams Turn Back Time At This Year's Wimbledon?
By Ken Miller, Lawn Tennis Analyst, Posted: Saturday, June 26, 2021 9:01am PST USA

Can Roger Federer and Serena Williams Turn Back Time At At This Year's Wimbledon?

London-- Can the sixth seeds Roger Federer of Switzerland and Serena Williams of the USA turn back time at Wimbledon? We think so as we are picking both former Wimbledon champions to rule again at Wimbledon this year.

After a two year break due to the Covid 19 pandemic, Wimbledon returns Monday in London, England.

Several of tennis' superstars will be absent from this year's Wimbledon championships due to injuries; however, look for Federer and Williams, both 39 years old to exceed grass court

Roger Federer of Switzerland and Serena Williams of the USA

Look for Federer and Williams, both 39 years old to exceed grass court expectations.

expectations.

Federer, an eight time Wimbledon champion, last took the title in 2017 and could face the second seeded Daniil Medvedev of Russia in the quarterfinals.

A semifinal win versus possibly the fourth seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany could set the Swiss up for a final round match versus either the top seeded and Roland Garros champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia or the third seeded and Roland Garros finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece.

If Federer is physically fit, he will be a major force with which to be reckoned.

In the ladies' draw, the seven time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams could face the 2018 Wimbledon champion and 25th seeded Angelique Kerber of Germany in round three.

Should she advance, Williams could then have her first career meeting in round four with her fellow American and teen queen, the 17 year old and 20th seeded Coco Guaff in what could be a firecracker.

In 2019 a 15 year old Guaff defeated one of her idols, the five time Wimbledon champion and sister of Serena, Venus Williams in round one in a stunning upset.

In the quarterfinals, look for Serena Williams to meet the unseeded Camilla Giorgi of Italy before meeting the top seeded Ash Barty in the semifinals.

After a nightmare draw in 2019, Venus Williams received a better draw this year. If she is healthy, Williams could reach the quarterfinals or semifinals before possibly losing to the tenth seeded and two time champion Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic.

At her best, Venus Williams is possibly the greatest female grass court tennis player ever. However will she be able to play at a high level for two weeks considering her recent health struggles?

Men's dark horses: (16)Felix Auger-Aliassime, (WC)Andy Murray
Men's final: (6)Roger Federer def. (1)Novak Djokovic

Women's dark horses: (20)Coco Gauff, (WC)Venus Williams
Women's final: (6)Serena Williams def. (10)Petra Kvitova