Australian Open 2011: Women’s Draw Preview and Analysis

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Published: January 14, 2011

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Tournament Preview:

There comes a time where every top player has to prove their worth. A time where the naysayers need to be silenced, and a player's legacy can deservedly be edged in stone. For world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki, that time appears to be now-or-never. Grinding her way to the top spot in the rankings, the Danish firecracker has yet the reach the finals of a Major event. Adding to the concerns of the current top seed, she recently changed racket companies to begin the season, and while that normally wouldn't be the greatest issue for a player, her new Yonex stick is a completely different head shape from her previous Babolat model.

Keeping that in mind, Wozniacki remains the ring leader in a hungry field of a 128 women. In the absence of defending champ Serena Williams, No. 2 seed Vera Zvonareva, No. 3 seed Kim Clijsters and No. 4 seed Venus Williams will attempt to pick up the slack of the five-time former winner. Although she'll be ranked No. 11 at the event, Justine Henin could be the most dangerous player in the draw. Apart from the confidence and experience of Clijsters, Henin remains the most adept hard-court player in the tournament.

In stark contrast to the top heavy dominated game on the men's circuit, the competition on the WTA remains wide open and full of great opportunity.

With seven Grand Slam winners in the draw, let's now take a look at the top four seeds and their path's to a possible semifinal appearance.

 

Wozniacki Quarter:

Handed a devilishly tricky draw to begin her title run, Wozniacki will face former top 25 player Gisela Dulko in the first-round, before locking horns in a potential third-round clash with No. 29 seed Dominika Cibulkova. Getting her clock cleaned by Cibulkova at the tune-up event in Sydney, Wozniacki will have to be extra careful if she meets up with the 21-year-old once again.

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