The Australian Open 2002 - Seeds

2. Venus Williams

She played in selective tournaments in 2001 and ended up winning the Wimbledon and US Open crowns.

This year she has promised to play a lot more and wants the No.1 year-end ranking all for herself.

She has one of the most powerful serves in the women's game and has the all-round game to match too.

"I don't really hit the ball as hard as I can every shot anymore -- just when I have to. If I'm playing a more important match, I try to use my power to bully my opponent."

The above quote aptly describes the American's gameplan.

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