There's no place like home for Serena

Serena Williams is a daunting opponent no matter the surface or tournament, but at the Sony Open played near the comforts of her Miami home, she has practically set up a second residence in the winner's circle.

Williams, who lives an hour's drive from the Tennis Center at Crandon Park, site of the Sony Open for the next two weeks, is a six-time winner in Miami. That is more wins than she has at any other tournament and one better than her five US Open, Wimbledon and Australian Open Grand Slam victories.

In the 12 years since Williams first claimed the crown in 2002 she has taken the trophy home 50 percent of the time and is favored to add a seventh to her collection when the final is decided on March 29.