JANUARY 15-28

Australian Open 2018: Women’s preview


Simona Halep
Ranked No.1 after consistent but unspectacular 2017 – yet to win elusive first major

Garbine Muguruza
Wimbledon champion aiming to consolidate place in women’s elite

Elina Svitolina
Already a winner in 2018 in Brisbane, after impressive year with Premier titles in Dubai, Rome and Toronto

Venus Williams
Back in top five after resurgent 2017 – runner-up in two Grand Slams and at WTA finals


PLAYER RECORD 		Halep 	Muguruza 	Svitolina 	Williams
2017 win-loss		45-17	47-21		50-13		38-14
2017 titles		1	2		5		0
Career titles (total)	15	5		10		49
Grand Slams		0	2		0		7


MAJOR BATTLE
With Serena Williams delaying her return following childbirth, expectation is high for another maiden champion to be crowned in Melbourne. There were seven different major finalists in 2017

Australian Open: Serena Williams USA
bt Venus Williams USA	6-4, 6-4

Roland Garros: Jelana Ostapenko LAT
bt Simona Halep ROM	4-6, 6-4, 6-3

Wimbledon: Garbine Muguruza ESP
bt Venus Williams USA	7-5, 6-0

U.S. Open: Sloane Stephens USA
bt Madison Keys USA	6-3, 6-0


Source: WTA 
Pictures: Getty Images
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