There will be a first-time champion at Melbourne Park, and there will be no shortage of full-cut, high-velocity tennis along the way.
Christopher Clarey is a best-selling author and global sports columnist at The New York Times. With over 30 years of experience covering tennis and major sporting events, he focuses on prominent figures in the sport, including Serena Williams and major tournaments like Wimbledon and the French Open. Clarey's work has been featured in various prominent publications, including the Brisbane Times, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Japan Times.