Serena Williams Playing Style

Serena Williams is first and foremost a baseline player. Her game is built around taking control of rallies early through the use of a powerful serve, and strong backhands and forehands. Her serve is a potent weapon and has been timed at 129mph, second only to Venus in the female all time ranks.

Serena is also an excellent volleyer, which gives her significant advantages at the net. She also utilizes the drop shot to great effect, a shot not many female professionals can use.

Serena's double handed backhand is considered the best on the womens circuit. She is able to hit winners from any position on the court.

Due to her aggressive playing style, Serena often suffers an unusually high number of unforced errors. This is not to say she is bad defensively, just that she commits errors because she looks for winners with every shot.