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WTAWorld.com: The Australian Open

When: January 14th to January 27th
Where: Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
Defending: Serena Williams
Combined Prize Money (Men, Doubles etc.): 20,000,000 AU

The 2008 Australian Open is underway in Melbourne, Australia. Defending champion Serena Williams will face a tough cast of challengers this year with the likes of World No. 1 Justine Henin who is ready to start off the year with a Grand Slam win in Australia. Other contenders who are also hungry for the title include: Ana Ivanovic of Serbia, Amelie Mauresmo of France, Venus Williams of the US, Maria Sharapova of Russia and a number of other rising tennis stars.

Will Serena be able to defend her title in Australia or will Justine Henin, the World’s No. 1 come out victorious?

Be sure to discuss your thoughts and predictions of the 2008 Australian Open at www.wtaworld.com.

Discussion link: http://wtaworld.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1073

vBookie bet: http://wtaworld.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1074

Enjoy the matches,

www.wtaworld.com Staff

Posted on January 16, 2008
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