14-0 Grand Slam Record: Why Stephen A. Smith Still Doesn't Care About Doubles
Alright, so you know how we're always hyped for big returns, right? Well, Serena Williams is back on the court for Wimbledon 2026, and honestly, it's electric for the sport! But then you got ESPN's Stephen A. Smith dropping some absolute bombshells, basically saying he couldn't care less that she and Venus are playing doubles. I mean, seriously? The GOAT is back, and that's his take? My dude said, and I quote, he "does not 'give a d#$n about doubles'." You gotta be kidding me.
Is He Even Watching? The Doubles Disrespect is REAL
Okay, I get it, Stephen A. is a fan of the Williams sisters, he even called Serena the "undisputed GOAT" of women's tennis. But his whole vibe about them playing doubles at Wimbledon is just... off. He's "less than excited," which is fine, but then he goes on a profanity-laced tirade about the discipline. He straight-up wants Serena to focus on singles, to chase down Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles, given she's sitting at 23. Look, I want that for her too! We all do! But to completely dismiss doubles like it's a practice session? That's where he loses me. It's like he thinks it's easy to just come back and dominate, especially for a 44-year-old mom of two going against women half her age. Talk about missing the point.
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You Can't Argue With a Perfect 14-0 Record, Right?
This is the part that makes Stephen A.'s comments so wild. Tennis purists know doubles is quick, strategic, and super complex. It's not some sideshow! And at their peak, Venus and Serena? Forget about it. They were "practically unbeatable." I'm talking a "mind-boggling 14-0 record" in Grand Slam finals when they played together. A perfect record! They never lost a Grand Slam final they were in! Plus, they snagged three Olympic gold medals in doubles: 2000, 2008, and 2012. You don't get that by just showing up. That kind of dominance in any sport is legendary. To say you don't "give a d#$n" about that kind of legacy, especially when they're stepping back onto the court? It just feels disrespectful to the sport itself.
Seriously, Serena's return, in any form, is a massive win for women's tennis, period. It brings back that enthusiastic fanbase we all remember, and a whole new generation gets to see her immense talent live in 2026. Whether she's chasing singles records or absolutely dominating doubles with Venus, she's inspiring the next wave of athletes. So yeah, I'm absolutely pumped to watch every match. Stephen A. can have his hot takes all day long, but the Williams sisters stepping back onto the court together? That's can't-miss TV, and I am so ready to watch more history unfold. Let's go!
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