The women’s game, which is also played with 32 seeds, has been more unpredictable and egalitarian, even as Williams has racked up many a major title. But she won her first major singles title with 16 seeds at the 1999 United States Open. College tennis and World Team Tennis do without the service let. One more major title for Juan Martín del Potro, who has certainly paid his dues. One more major title for Federer, to reward his enduring excellence and passion for the game.

Source: New York Times January 14, 2017 21:43 UTC