Power play

How Serena can win

8226; Using her big serve, especially the one that hits the sidelines and stretches the opponent. This leaves an empty court to play the subsequent winner

8226; Mixing her shots. By using the slice and the drop she can break Sharapova8217;s rhythm

8226; If Serena8217;s game is based on brute physical power, the lighter Sharapova depends on timing. Never allow her to fall in a groove

8226; Check the unforced errors. Should understand that every shot she hits can8217;t be a winner.

8226; Don8217;t think about Wimbledon

How Sharapova can win

8226; Hitting the T consistently with her first serve. If she does that regularly, Serena will be constantly under pressure to maintain her serve

8226; Chasing everything Serena throws at her. Too many returns can frustrate Serena

8226; Using the drop shot to get Serena to the net. Her volleys have always been suspect

8226; Keep the ball low and hit the sidelines. It always works when playing the hustle-bustle style of a powerful groundstrokes player.