Serena Williams (United States)

Always a fierce competitor, the defending champion will be determined to hold on to her crown after relinquishing her French Open title in the semi-finals.

Age: 25 Lives: Saginaw, MI Plays: Right-handed Grand slam titles: Seven (US Open 1999, 2002; Australian Open 2003, 2005; Wimbledon 2002, 2003; French Open 2002) Seeded: 106
At Wimbledon:
Year  2002 2001  2000  1999  1998  Performance W QF SF - 3R
W: Winner SF: Semi-finalist QF: Quarter-finalist R: Round

Having completed the non-calendar-year 'Serena Slam' by lifting the Australian Open in January, Serena has been in stupendous form all season.

Always a fierce competitor, the defending champion will be determined to hold on to her crown after relinquishing her French Open title in the semi-finals. Immensely powerful off both flanks, she can blast away most opponents. It will take a superlative effort to dethrone her.