French Open 2016 Women’s Final: Serena Williams vs. Garbine Muguruza Predictions

Serena Williams has the chance to make history on Saturday, as she chases her 22nd Grand Slam title against Garbine Muguruza in the final of the French Open. 

A win for the American would see her pull level with the great Steffi Graf, who finished her career with 22 major singles titles; only Margaret Court, with 25, has more. Williams has been in wonderful form in the run-up to this final too, although her opponent, Muguruza, could well be the future of the women’s game.

It’s a can’t-miss occasion when these two stars take to the Court Philippe Chatrier at Roland Garros. Here is a look at the key details ahead of the match and how this clash between two tennis juggernauts is likely to pan out.

Williams Closes in on Graf

As is typical for Williams, she’s teetered on the brink of elimination at moments in this tournament. Against Yulia Putintseva in the quarters, for example, the champion struggled to find her rhythm, going down a set and a break of serve. 

But she found a way through, just as she’s done so frequently over the years. That unbending will to win was on show in her semi-final win over Kiki Bertens too; Williams wasn’t at her best, yet she still saved two set points in the first before going on to churn out yet another victory. 

You wouldn’t bet against her doing that again in Saturday’s showpiece either. As we can see here courtesy of Bleacher Report UK, when it comes to finals, Williams has an extraordinary record:

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