Serena still the one to beat
By Agence France Presse in Melbourne | China Daily | Updated: 2015-01-17 09:02
US veteran closing in on all-time record for Grand Slam victories
Serena Williams remains the red-hot favorite for the Australian Open, despite some patchy form in the lead up to her campaign for a 19th career Grand Slam.
Archrival Maria Sharapova is again expected to be the American's main challenger, with injuries marring the preparation of other leading hopefuls including Simona Halep, Caroline Wozniacki and Victoria Azarenka.
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