Wimbledon 2015: Women’s preview

Rank

Serena Williams (USA) Age: 33

Five-time champion aiming for calendar Grand Slam after Australian Open and Roland Garros titles. Suffered shock early exits in recent years, losing in third round in 2014 

Petra Kvitova (CZE) 25

Defending champion looking to claim third triumph on her favourite surface. Only player to have beaten Williams in 2015, with superb straight sets victory on clay in Madrid

Simona Halep (ROM) 23

Hoping to bounce back after crashing out in second round at Roland Garros. Reached semi-finals at Wimbledon in 2014, losing out to fellow starlet Eugenie Bouchard

Maria Sharapova (RUS) 28

Set to challenge for sixth Slam despite frustrating season to date. Lost to Kvitova in 2011 final, her best result on grass since landing first major victory on Centre Court in 2004

PLAYER RECORD
Williams
Kvitova
Halep
Sharapova2015 win-loss
2015 titles
Career titles
Grand Slams
32-1
3
67
20
24-7
2
16
2
32-8
3
11
0
29-6
2
35
5

Source: WTA
Data correct as of June 22
Pictures: Getty Images