This is a guest post by sportswriter and author David Fearnhead, Women's Tennis Blog's long-term friend.
Whilst the smart money would be on the predictable final of Serena Williams vs. Petra Kvitova, there are strong signs that all is well in the ladies’ game.
The future is also bright. Last year’s Wimbledon girls' singles champion Jelena Ostapenko made an impressive start for her main draw debut. When the draw came out, few suspected it would be anything more than a learning opportunity for the 18-year-old. Her first-round opponent Carla Suarez Navarro may not be a grass court specialist, but the world number 9 has adapted her game for the green stuff.