Mats Wilander News

Serena Williams,38, might be facing her last chance to claim a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open, according to former champion Mats Wilander. American great Williams has been stuck on 23, one behind Margaret Court`s all-time record, since her triumph at the Australian Open in January 2017. Since returning to the Tour in 2018 following the birth of her daughter, she has lost in four Grand Slam finals including the last two at US Open.

Australian Kyrgios`s one-man circus act will be missing from Roland Garros for the second year running, sparing umpires, fans and even courtside chairs from the 24-year-old`s outbursts.

Tennis must see sense and bring in fifth-set tiebreaks to avoid the kind of marathon which saw Kevin Anderson outlast John Isner in a six hour, 36 minute Wimbledon semi-final on Friday, according to retired great Mats Wilander.

World number one Simona Halep will continue her pursuit of a first Grand Slam title on the unfamiliar surrounds of Court 18 at the French Open on Saturday.

 Caroline Wozniacki`s French Open record does not strike fear into opponents but the Dane could be the dangerwoman at this year`s French Open, according to former champion Mats Wilander.

The quarter-final will be a rematch of the 2009 U.S. Open final when Del Potro claimed his only grand slam title but former world number one Wilander is not expecting the same result.

Britain`s world number one has made a career out of solving puzzles during matches -- making up for a lack of one killer shot by utilizing one of the best brains in men`s tennis," said the Swede who was also known for his smart tactics.

Wilander said that, intellectually, players know what they need to do to beat, for example Nadal, on the clay courts on which he has dominated for so long.

Murray had to be at his best throughout a high-quality contest against spirited Goffin.