Serena Williams

Just one defeat in her last three visits to Wimbledon means that Williams cannot be discounted for a third title.

Age: 23

Country: US

Lives: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Plays: Right-handed, double-handed backhand

Seed: 4

Grand slam titles: Seven (U.S. Open 1999, 2002; Wimbledon 2002, 2003; French Open 2002; Australian Open 2003, 2005)

Record at Wimbledon: 2004-runner-up, 2003-winner, 2002-winner, 2001-quarter-final, 2000-semi-final, 1998-third round.

Just one defeat in her last three visits to Wimbledon means that Williams cannot be discounted for a third title.

However she has been blighted by injuries since winning the Australian Open in January, the latest being a left ankle sprain that wrecked her claycourt campaign.

A fully fit Williams, with all guns blazing, is a frightening prospect on grass, but unless she quickly gets into the groove her daring outfits may be the biggest talking point this year.