Serena Williams has been handed a challenging draw in her quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, starting with Germany's Tatjana Maria in the first round.

Serena Williams handed tough draw in quest for record 24th Slam

Serena Williams is back in Melbourne as hot favourite to repeat her 2017 Australian Open win and claim a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam with rivals, including defending champion Caroline Wozniacki, battling health issues and poor form.

Australian Open: History beckons as Serena shoots for Grand Slam history

American Tennis star Serena Williams on Wednesday posted an inspirational New Year message to mums and dads juggling parenthood with work, saying 'anything is possible'.

Serena Williams posts inspirational message for working mums

Roger Federer emerged triumphant from a historic first meeting with Serena Williams in the Hopman Cup on Tuesday (January 1), but tennis was the true winner as two of the game's greats treated fans worldwide to an unforgettable evening.

Roger Federer emerges victorious in historic clash with Serena Williams

Serena Williams overcame a sluggish start to power past Maria Sakkari in straight-sets at the Hopman Cup on Monday in her first competitive match since melting down in the US Open final.

Serena Williams pulls US level at Hopman Cup

Former world number one Serena Williams has praised the introduction of more ranking protection for new mothers on the WTA Tour. According to the WTA Special Ranking Rule, players who are returning to competition can use their previous ranking to enter 12 tournaments over a three-year period after coming from long-term injury, or pregnancy.

Serena Williams praised new WTA rule change, here is how the rule works

Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam winner returned to the court after a 14-month maternity leave, but at times it appeared like she'd never missed a day. That was Serena’s return to tennis in a nutshell, but her 2018 season was far more than that.

Serena Williams’ 2018: 3 major appearances, 2 Grand Slam finals and an infamous controversy

American Tennis star Serena Williams will resume her quest for a record-equalling 24th grand slam title at the Australian Open in January. The organisers on Wednesday confirmed her entry to the tournament she won for a seventh time on her last appearance in 2017.

Serena Williams confirms Australian Open return

Lady Gaga, Serena Williams, Harry Styles and Gucci's star designer Alessandro Michele will co-chair next year's Met Gala with Anna Wintour, museum officials said Tuesday.

Lady Gaga, Serena Williams, Harry Styles to host Met Gala 2019

Naomi Osaka made the startling admission on Monday that winning the US Open was "bittersweet" and "not the happiest memory" and revealed that she has been trying to forget about the career-defining victory.

US Open title 'not the happiest memory', says Osaka

American great Serena Williams was left out of the China Open tennis draw on Friday as reports said she's called time on her season following her meltdown at the US Open.

Serena Williams out of China Open draw

Serena Williams was the only woman on the list last year

World's highest-paid athletes: Not 1 woman on the list. Here's why

'Unfortunately I'm having some issues with my pec muscle. Right now I can't actually serve, it's kind of hard to play,' said Serena

French Open: Serena Williams pulls out before Sharapova match

Williams has won their last 18 meetings, with Sharapova's only two victories coming in 2004.

French Open: Serena Williams to play Maria Sharapova in 4th round today

Williams had not been at her intimidating best in her previous two matches at Roland Garros

Serena Williams proves she is back to shake up Roland Garros

The Williams' sisters, who together own 14 Grand Slam doubles' titles, defeated 14th-seeded Japanese pairing of Shuko Aoyama and Miyu Kato, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1

French Open: William sisters stage comeback, advance to 2nd round

The outfit helped her cope with the issue of blood clots that had almost cost her life in February

Serena Williams reveals reason of wearing 'superhero-like' black catsuit

The former world one last played a major tournament in a victorious 2017 Australian Open campaign

French Open: Serena Williams set for Grand Slam return

Williams will play her first Grand Slam after more than 15 months

Serena Williams time to find top form, says Clijsters

Williams has won a record 23 Grand Slam titles in women's singles in Open Era.

Serena Williams 'greatest' Tennis player ever: Roger Federer

The 36-year-old returned to action in March

Serena Williams' French Open campaign in doubt after another withdrawal

The 10th seeded Venus moves on to the round of 16 where she will face either Anastasija Sevastova or 12th seeded Julia Georges

Venus Williams defeats sister Serena in Indian Wells

The unseeded Serena Williams defeated Zarina Diyas of Kazakh in her comeback match at the WTA Indian Wells event with a 7-5, 6-3 victory

Serena Williams marks winning comeback at WTA Indian Wells

Serena William returns to her sport after giving birth to her daughter in September, coach Mouratoglou calls this her biggest challenge

Tennis: Serena's comeback her greatest challenge, says coach Mouratoglou

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