Maybe next year.
;-)
p.s. I really think she should try to learn to mix up the speed of her first serves. Venus loves the pace and that's all Maria gave her. If she would learn to mix up her game a little ....... a lob or a nice drop shot, or just an off-speed forehand or backhand, I think she'd be unbeatable. But she goes for the gusto all the time. Maybe she'll learn in time.
That was a shock. I didn't think Venus could beat Maria. She's still the best and will win it next year.
I'm happy our American Venus won.
There were some unexpected things being displayed by Venus.
Did someone finally teach Venus how to play tennis or did all her injuries force her to learn about topspin? She also has learned it seems that hitting at only 75% pace as a change up is a good thing. Good for her.
Both William sisters have suffered physical problems mostly due from hitting everything at 120% most of the time.
I'm glad we have Venus back healthy enough to get herself some titles again.