Serena Williams takes on Vera Zvonreva in the 2010 Wimbledon women’s final on Saturday afternoon.
Williams is chasing her fourth Wimbledon title in London this weekend and her second grand slam title of the season. Looking to stop her will be Vera Zvonreva, a young Russian making her first appearance in a grand slam final.
Serena Williams vs. Vera Zvonareva Trends Analysis
Vera Zvonareva and Serena Williams have met six times in the past. Williams has won five of these matches while Zvonareva has claimed one victory. The last meeting between the two players was in Charleston in 2008 and produced a three set victory for Williams on clay.
Serena Williams is in compelling form coming into the 2010 Wimbledon women’s final. The American hasn’t lost a single set at the tournament in 2010, blasting away all who cross her path.
These performances have been consistent with her form this season, with Williams boasting a win record of over 80%. The American has claimed just one title in 2010, winning the Australian Open.
Vera Zvonareva has put away more than her fair of heavyweights en-route to the Wimbledon final. The Russian has beaten both Jelena Jankovic and Venus Williams during the tournament, and has staked her claim as one of the rising stars of the game.
Zvonareva has won a third of her matches this season, and comes into her first grand slam final with a single title beneath her belt in 2010.
Serena Williams vs. Vera Zvonareva Betting Tips
Serena Williams is a strong favourite to win on Saturday, trading at best odds of 2/11 at Betfair. Zvonareva is going for a best price of 11/2 at Boylesports.
A player who is coming of age comes up against one of the game’s finest, and the match is not as much of a foregone conclusion as the odds suggest. Serena would be vulnerable is she dropped a set up front, while Zvonareva could easily push the match to three sets if she handles the pressure well.
Our bet is on Serena Williams winning this match, but on taking three sets to do so. American bookie Bodog is offering best odds of 23/10 on the match producing three sets in the set betting markets, and taking a punt on this market is our tip for this match.
Serena Williams vs. Vera Zvonareva Betting Odds











