Williams sisters, Graf and King all part of the make-up of the ideal All-England player but Evert, Court and Kvitova fail to make the grade
Artificial Intelligence has crushed the numbers to produce the perfect Wimbledon Ladies’ champion made up of the best attributes of all previous winners.
The supercomputer has analysed the strengths, weaknesses and performances of the great and good across tennis history to come up with the ultimate performer at the All-England club.
Skills belonging to both the Williams sisters Serena and Venus feature, while the athleticism of the great Martina Navratolova plays a key role for the ultimate player.
But legendary players Margaret Court and Chris Evert do not get the nod to form part of the perfect women’s player on the grass courts of SW19.
Instead the analytical processes of ChatGPT have opted for seven females who possess the skills to draw on for the ultimate player.
“It was very interesting to see what the results were for the best attributes of all-time for women’s players,” an OLBG spokesperson said. “I thought Serena would be more represented, but then when you think how good her sister Venus was at this tournament, and some of the other players, like Martina Hingis and Steffi Graf, you start to think just how many elite players have been on the grass courts at Wimbledon.
“And of course, you have Billie Jean King as well.”
Serve: Serena Williams
One of the greatest female tennis players, Serena’s powerful serve is known for its speed, accuracy, and ability to generate a high number of aces.
Return: Simona Halep
Halep, who won Wimbledon in 2019, has displayed excellent return skills throughout her career. She possesses a quick and accurate return that often puts pressure on her opponents and allows her to gain an advantage in rallies.
Groundstrokes: Venus Williams
Venus possesses a combination of strength and shot-making ability from both wings.
Movement: Martina Navratilova
Utilise the speed and agility of the nine-time Wimbledon champion. Navratilova’s quick footwork and court coverage allowed her to dominate on the grass courts.
Mental toughness: Steffi Graf
Draw from the mental resilience and competitive drive of Steffi Graf, who won Wimbledon seven times. Graf was known for her strong mental game and ability to perform under pressure.
Volleying skills: Billie Jean King
The six-time Wimbledon champion’s excellent net skills and precision volleys made her a dominant force in her era.
Grass court expertise: Martina Hingis
The grass court proficiency of Hingis, who was known for her ability to adapt to the surface and display a well-rounded game.