Tough As Nails: Serena Williams

Down 1 set and 4-0 American Serena Williams fought back from when most observers had counted her out. In the end she was a 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-2 winner over Victoria Azarenka using her tremendous self-belief to once again raise her level of play when she needed it most. Despite high quality play from Azarenka, Williams operated at a level that Azarenka could not match.

FUTURE OUTLOOK: Look for Williams to seek familial revenge against Li Na from China who defeated sister Venus Williams 2-6, 7-6(4), 7-5. Williams looks like she’s on track to defend her title.