2012 Australian Open Women's Singles Final - Preview

On Saturday night in prime time, Number Three seed, Victoria Azarenka will take on Number Four seed, Maria Sharapova in the 2012 Australian Open Women’s Singles Final. In head to head matches, the players are tied at three wins apiece although Sharapova’s lone win since 2009 came when Azarenka retired mid-match last year while Azarenka won their last two hard court matches in 2010 and 2011. Sharapova will be aiming to win her second Australian Open title, fourth Grand Slam title and first since 2008. Azarenka will be playing in her first Grand Slam singles final. The Number One ranking will also go to the winner of the title.
We present our analysis of the players below:
Victoria Azarenka Maria Sharapova
Form Impressive “down under” Solid, but serve can slip
Fitness Seems fit In good shape
Experience First Grand Slam final Has been “here” before
Pressure Wants it very badly Only from within
Intangible If she manages “the moment” Her serve is key to her winning











