Roland Garros 2015: Women’s preview
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Rank

1 2 3 4

1 Serena Williams (USA) Age: 33

Australian Open champion started season with 27-match winning streak ended abruptly by Kvitova in Madrid – battle with health could be concern,  after missing Rome with elbow injury

2 Maria Sharapova (RUS) 28

Defending champion looking to win third Roland Garros title in four years. Returned to World No.2 by winning in Rome – her first title since January – so will avoid rival Williams until final

3 Simona Halep (ROM) 23

Continuing impressive form of 2014. Hoping to build on success of first Premier Mandatory title in Indian Wells and challenge for first Grand Slam – lost in final to Sharapova last year

4 Petra Kvitova (CZE)

Boosted chances of strong display in Paris by winning in Madrid, but has yet to make final of any Grand Slam outside Wimbledon – lost in third round to Kuznetsova last year
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PLAYER RECORD

Williams Sharapova Halep Kvitova

2015 win-loss 25-1 26-5 29-6 21-6

2015 titles 2 2 3 2

Career titles (total) 66 35 11 16

Career titles (clay) 11 11 3 2

Grand Slams 19 5 0 2
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Source: WTA

Data correct as of May 18

Pictures: Getty Images

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