After assessing the men’s side of the Australian Open draw, Arab News now examines which female superstar has a genuine chance of glory at Melbourne Park in a fortnight’s time as the tournament gets underway today. So, who will be lifting the Daphne Akh

You can never count her out. The greatest female player of all time still commands respect and fear from her opponents in equal measure, even with her lengthy spell out of the game after giving birth. Sublime Serena will be looking to claim an eighth title in Melbourne. 2018. On the “right side” of the draw, Kerber will have to be beaten by a brilliant player not to reach the final.