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

Serena Williams may have had a scare in her semi-final against Kiki Bertens, eventually winning 7-6(7), 6-4, but the world No. 1 still looks well-placed to equal Steffi Graf’s record of 22 Grand Slam titles by winning the 2016 French Open on Saturday.

Reaching that milestone will demand seeing off Garbine Muguruza, who was very impressive against Samantha Stosur in the other semi-final, winning in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4. The Spaniard is facing both the best player in the women’s game and the force of history, but she won’t be beaten easily.

Here are some predictions ahead of the match at Roland Garros:

 

Williams Will Make a Faster Start than Against Bertens

“Lethargic and world-weary” was one description Ben Rothenberg of the New York Times applied to Williams’ early showing against Bertens. Those were apt words for a set that went to a tiebreak before Williams eventually held on for a 7-6 win.

Several factors might have contributed to Williams’ uneven beginning. One such factor might have been injury, according to this tweet from WTA Insider citing the television broadcast at Roland Garros:

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