I am not a big favourite: Serena

Serena Williams has dismissed the widely-held view that she is the woman to beat at this year's Australian Open

The winner of 52 of her past 54 matches, Williams claimed the Wimbledon crown, the gold medal at the London Olympics and the US Open title in a stunning second half of 2012.

“I feel like I have to win seven matches. Everyone in this draw has to win seven matches.

They have the same opportunity to do it as I do. (But) If I can do it, then that would be great.”

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