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RENNAE STUBBS
COMMENTATOR
- AUSTRALIAN OPEN
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Rennae Stubbs has won several Grand Slam doubles titles and represented
Australia at three successive Olympic Games, but holds the Australian Open
dear after her triumphant year in 2000.
“Obviously for me when I won my first grand slam doubles title and then two days
later won the mixed doubles title in front of my family and friends. It was an
unforgettable two weeks.
“It’s a relaxed atmosphere, the crowd support is terrific and it’s home.”
When asked about who will be in the mix to win the women’s title in 2011,
Rennae offers this:
“I have to put Kim Clijsters at the top of the list. With no Serena in the draw, Kim
is the favorite. She will have crowd support and after last year, she will be looking
to redeem herself.
“As for fan support, Sam Stosur is very dangerous too and I believe if the court is
a little slower, Sam is a true chance. Look for Wozniaki too. She will be hungry
after 2010 for her first slam and the Australian Open might be the one.”
Rennae concurs with most pundits that Federer and Nadal are the two to beat
but says:
“I would throw in a Murray as an outsider, but I can't see one of the two big boys
not being there at the end of the two weeks.”
She has recorded more double triumphs than any other Australian woman—59
from 1992 to the conclusion of the 2007 WTA Tour—enjoying success with 11
different partners. She also won two mixed doubles Grand Slam titles with male
partners. In 2001, Stubbs won the season-ending WTA Championships with
regular partner Lisa Raymond and the pair were named ITF World Champions.