Serena Williams set to be back for 2019 Australian Open
By Purity Lisa on October 10, 2018
Serena Williams will be back for the eighth Australian Open that takes place in 2019.
She will be joined by Melbourne Park champion, Victoria Azarenka.
“I’m delighted to announce that Serena Williams will return to the Australian Open in January,” it was announced.
“We last saw Serena here in Melbourne as our champion, holding the Daphne Ackhurst Memorial Cup in 2017. Of course what we didn’t know at the time was that she was already eight weeks pregnant with baby Olympia,” said Tiley.
All Serena needs is one more Grand Slam singles victory to equal Australian Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24.
“Serena loves coming to Melbourne and I know she’s excited about returning in January with her family, it’s definitely a very special place for her,” said Tiley.
“She’ll also be super-focused on winning here, and equalling Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.”
The tournament is gearing up to welcome Azarenka and Serena, and their children.
“Vika (Azarenka) is also a new mum to toddler Leo and I’m looking forward to showing her, and Serena, our new creche facilities,” said Tiley. “I’m sure they’ll be appreciated.”
