Wimbledon Preview: The Seeds Announced

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Published: June 16, 2010

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With the draw to be made later this week, the Wimbledon tournament will provide light relief for those wanting a break from the World Cup.

Today the top 32 seeds for the men’s and women’s game were announced ahead of the opening round on June 21.

So what do the rankings tell us about the grass court grand slam? Are we able to make plausible predictions from these and confirm the possible final fixtures in the singles events?

There are no surprises with the top two seeds for both the women's and men's game.
Venus and Serena Williams dominated Wimbledon in the 2000's. A series of consecutive ladies finals inclusive with at least one of the sisters became an expected occurrence.

This year they are seeded one and two and so are given the opportunity to avoid a clash on route to the final.

Something about the SW19 arena has boosted Venus to a magnitude higher than at any other tournament. Her name is forever written into the history books as she has become one of the most successful player in the women’s game.

Then you have Serena. The world number one will surely take no time to instate herself as the favourite. Providing she obliterates her early opponents she will appear unbeatable.

At some point though, the Williams stranglehold on Wimbledon will end. I can't help but think that this year, more than recent years, the pressure is more intense for both in their ambitions to reach another final.

Maybe with this year, as they are considered to be the best grass court players, rivals may use this to their advantage to attempt to spoil the party.

Venus this year has displayed moments of brilliance. Yet she has mixed these with various early exits. Sometimes these have come in major tournaments and cast doubts upon her possibly dwindling credentials.

Most notably she was unable to shine at Roland Garros. Her fourth round exit in t...
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