Serena Williams seeks win at Australian Open to pull clear of Graf’s record
Sydney — For the last few years the main question regarding the women’s draw at the Australian Open has been who or what can prevent Serena Williams from adding to her impressive collection of Melbourne Park titles. The answer for most of that time has been injury and, until proved otherwise, most deem it wise to continue working on the assumption that, even if not fully fit, Williams remains more than a match for any player on the women’s circuit. So, although the 35-year-old is seeded second, has played only two matches in the last four months — losing one — and has drawn a tricky opponent in Belinda Bencic in the first round, she is still favourite to secure her seventh Australian Open crown. Success would mean a 23rd Grand Slam singles title for the American, allowing Williams to pull clear of German Steffi Graf as the most decorated women’s singles player in the professional era. Williams lost the number one ranking when she was beaten by Karolina Pliskova in the US Open semi-f...
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