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(1) SERENA WILLIAMS
The world number one will start the tournament as favourite to claim a fifth Australian Open title. (More)
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(2) DINARA SAFINA
The former world number one has been struggling with injuries and her form in recent months. (More)
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(3) SVETLANA KUZNETSOVA
The reigning French Open champion has yet to go beyond the last eight in Melbourne. (More)
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(4) CAROLINE WOZNIACKI
After a breakthrough year in 2009, Wozniacki will be looking to shine in the Melbourne sun. (More)
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(5) ELENA DEMENTIEVA
This experienced campaigner has got better with age but is still seeking a first Grand Slam title. (More)
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(6) VENUS WILLIAMS
The five-time Wimbledon champion has not won a hardcourt Grand Slam since 2001. (More)
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(7) VICTORIA AZARENKA
Victoria Azarenka will hope the new season will spark a return to top form Down Under. (More)
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(8) JELENA JANKOVIC
A former world number one, Jankovic slipped down the rankings during a disappointing 2009. (More)
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(9) VERA ZVONAREVA
After reaching the semi-finals in 2009, the fiesty Zvonareva will be hoping to go one better this year. (More)
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(10) AGNIESZKA RADWANSKA
A rising star on the WTA Tour, this former junior Wimbledon champion looks set to challenge the elite. (More)
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(11) MARION BARTOLI
The 2007 Wimbledon finalist remains in the world's top 20 and has an improving Melbourne Park record. (More)
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(12) FLAVIA PENNETTA
After another eye-catching year in 2009, Pennetta will bid to improve on a poor record in Melbourne. (More)
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(13) SAM STOSUR
The Aussie hope makes the short trip to Melbourne on the back of a career-best season in 2009. (More)
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(14) MARIA SHARAPOVA
Another player who cannot be overlooked for the title is resurgent Russian Maria Sharapova. (More)
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(15) KIM CLIJSTERS
The comeback queen will be looking to add another Grand Slam title to her CV in Melbourne. (More)
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(16) NA LI
China's number one will be eager to improve her modest Melbourne Park record when play begins. (More)
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(17) Francesca Schiavone
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(18) Virginie Razzano
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(19) Nadia Petrova
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(20) Ana Ivanovic
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(21) Sabine Lisicki
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(22) Daniela Hantuchova
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(23) Dominika Cibulkova
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(24) Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez
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(25) Anabel Medina Garrigues
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(26) Aravane Rezai
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(27) Alisa Kleybanova
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(28) Elena Vesnina
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(29) Shahar Peer
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(30) Kateryna Bondarenko
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(31) Alona Bondarenko
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(32) Carla Suarez Navarro
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