Australian Open 2015 Women’s Final: Schedule and Predictions for Title Match

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Published: January 30, 2015

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The 2015 Australian Open has produced a women's final of epic proportions. No. 1 Serena Williams will be facing off against No. 2 Maria Sharapova for the right to hoist the coveted Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup.

Neither of these women are in uncharted territory, as Williams has emerged victorious five times in Melbourne, and Sharapova has claimed one title. Both players are extremely familiar with each other, as well, having faced off a total of 18 times over the course of their careers. Williams has seen an overwhelming amount of success against Sharapova, having won 16 of those meetings.

Live Tennis tweeted a telling statement regarding how long it's been since Sharapova last defeated Williams:



This year in Melbourne, each competitor has been on a torrid pace, as Williams has dropped two sets and Sharapova has dropped just one en route to the final. When they are at the top of their games, both women can do some serious damage, and based on the way they've been playing of late, we should be in for a show.

Before the top-two seeds return to the court, here's a look at the essential viewing information and a prediction for this pivotal showdown.

 

Viewing Information

Who: No. 1 Serena Williams vs. No. 2 Maria Sharapova

When: Saturday, January 31

Where: Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia

Time: 3 a.m. ET

Channel: ESPN

Live Stream: WatchESPN

 

Preview and Prediction



Her stellar history against Sharapova aside, Williams appears to have the upper hand heading into this match due to the extremely well-rounded play she's displayed in Melbourne.

Williams' serve has been brilliant throughout the Australian Open. She's accumulated 70 aces throughout her six matches and has won at least 70 percent of her first-serve poin...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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