Yesterday it was hard for me to watch the Serena Williams vs. Jill Craybas, a third round Wimbledon tennis match. Serena Williams lacked the confidence to win from the very beginning. I thought it mirrored the Muhammad Ali vs. Larry Holmes fight in the early 1980's.

Even when I hoped Serena would will her way to a point, Craybas appeared to always have the answer. Craybas went on to a 6-3, 7-6 victory over Serena Williams because she brought her A game. Serena could not close out the second set before Craybas forced a 6-6 tie, which led to a sudden death playoff for the set. Serena faded in the playoff. Unfortunately, the younger Williams sister appeared to be an athlete on her last leg. I hope this is not the case because her tennis game often brings a smile to my face.

Craybas will face Serena's older sister, Venus in their fourth round matchup. Venus would have rather face her sister but expect the family honor to be on the line, even if it is not stated on the record. There is no way Venus wants the headline to state the Williams sisters both fell to Craybas in tennis.

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