JANUARY 16-29
Australian Open 2017: Women’s preview 

Angelique Kerber
Hopes to defend title in Melbourne despite early exits in Brisbane and Sydney warm-up tournaments

Serena Williams
Still seeking historic 23rd Grand Slam title after persistent shoulder injury plagued 2016

Agnieszka Radwanska
Yet to win elusive first major but Australian Open offers perhaps best chance for Grand Slam title

Johanna Konta
Aiming to build on impressive breakthrough season that led to first WTA title and Top 10 ranking

PLAYER RECORD Kerber Williams Radwanska Konta
2016 win-loss
2016 titles
Career titles (total)
Grand Slams
63-18
3
10
2
38-6
2
71
22
43-12
3
20
0
46-22
1
1
0

RECENT AUSTRALIAN OPEN FINALS
Year’s first Grand Slam often produces new champions, with both Kerber and Azarenka claiming maiden major titles in Melbourne
2016 
Angelique Kerber GER 6-4, 3-6, 6-4
Serena Williams USA
2015
Serena Williams USA 6-3, 7-6
Maria Sharapova RUS
2014
Li Na CHN
Dominika Cibulkova SVK 7-6, 6-0

2013
Victoria Azarenka BLR 4-6, 6-4, 6-3
Li Na CHN
2012
Victoria Azarenka BLR 6-3, 6-0
Maria Sharapova RUS

Source: WTA
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