Williams, Osaka and Kvitova feeling the strain before Wimbledon | Simon Cambers

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Three of the biggest names in the draw admit injuries have dampened their expectations, which is in sharp contrast to the confidence of the new world No 1 Ashleigh Barty

At Wimbledon, perhaps more than anywhere, preparation is key. The shorter than average season on grass courts means players often arrive at the All England Club in differing states of confidence, fitness and belief. This year, that seems to be more true than ever, with Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka and Petra Kvitova all underdone as they prepare for a crack at the title.

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Written by Simon Cambers at Wimbledon
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jun/29/serena-williams-wimbledon-challenge-not-thinking-about-records-tennis under the title “Williams, Osaka and Kvitova feeling the strain before Wimbledon | Simon Cambers”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.