Roland Garros 2016: Women’s preview

Serena Williams

Another chance for defending champion to equal Steffi Graf’s Open Era record of 22 majors

Angelique Kerber

Won first Grand Slam title at 2016 Australian Open. 2012 quarter-final is best result at Roland Garros

Victoria Azarenka

Resurgent in 2016 after long injury timeout. Back in top 5 after titles in Brisbane, Miami and Indian Wells

Simona Halep

Hoping to replicate form that took her to 2014 final. Shock exit in
second round last season

PLAYER RECORD*

Williams Kerber Azarenka Halep

2016 win-loss 13-3 26-6 24-1 10-9

2016 titles 0 2 3 0
 
Career titles (total) 69 9 20 11

Career titles (clay) 12 3 1 3

Grand Slams 21 1 2 0

RECENT FINALS: Maria Sharapova, finalist in three of last five years, will not be present as she is serving ban for failed drugs test

2015 Serena Williams USA 6-3, 6-7, 6-2
Lucie Safarova CZE

2014 Maria Sharapova RUS 6-4 6-7 6-4
Simona Halep ROM

2013 Serena Williams USA 6-4, 6-4
Maria Sharapova RUS

2012 Maria Sharapova RUS 6-3, 6-2
Sara Errani ITA

2011 Na Li CHN 6-4, 7-6
Francesca Schiavone ITA

Source: WTA 

*Data correct as of May 5

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