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June 20, 2011 11:11
A look at the leading contenders for the women's title at Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam tournament of the season:
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The defending champion will be firmly in the spotlight as she returns to Grand Slam action for the first time since defeating Vera Zvonareva in the Wimbledon final last year. After 12 months out of action due to a life-threatening blood clot and a serious foot injury, it would be a remarkable, if not entirely surprising, story if the World No. 26, seeded 7th, can complete a hat-trick of Wimbledon titles. And, the odds at the All England Club are always in her favour.
She has won 37 career titles along with $32,773,004 in prize money.
Serena's best finish here has been as a champion in 2002, 2003, 2009, 2010.
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The five-time Wimbledon champion returns to the All England Club with questions over her form and fitness after a lengthy injury lay-off. Written off by many after five months out with abdominal and hip injuries suffered at the Australian Open, she returned at Eastbourne, where victories over Ana Ivanovic and Andrea Petkovic in the opening two rounds suggested she should make a strong challenge for a sixth Wimbledon title. The World No.33, seeded a lowly 24, may in fact again get the biggest challenge only from sister Serena.
She has won 43 career titles along with $27,734,851 in prize money.
Venus' best finish here has been as a champion in 2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008.
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