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Serena Williams gearing up for heat at 2017 Australian Open

By Harry Floyd

Mar 28, 2016; Key Biscayne, FL, USA; Serena Williams hits a forehand against Svetlana Kuznetsova (not pictured) on day seven of the Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center. Kuznetsova won 6-7(3), 6-1, 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2016; Key Biscayne, FL, USA; Serena Williams hits a forehand against Svetlana Kuznetsova (not pictured) on day seven of the Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center. Kuznetsova won 6-7(3), 6-1, 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Serena Williams is training in preparation of the 2017 Australian Open. The American tennis player is looking to rebound from her finals loss in 2016.

Serena Williams is working out in Florida leading up the 2017 Australian Open. The American posted a video about her routine.

The two biggest obstacles for Williams in Australia are the heat and Angelique Kerber.

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Temperatures at the Australian Open are known to exceed 100 degrees. Players must be in top condition, prepared to face any conditions thrown at them.

Williams is no stranger to Melbourne Park.

She is a 6-time winner at the major tournament, which includes her most recent title in 2015. Last season, German tennis star Kerber defeated Williams in the women’s singles finals match 6–4, 3–6, 6–4. Williams looks to avenge her loss next month.

The 2017 Australian Open takes place from January 16 – 29.

The tournament at Melbourne is critical for Serena Williams. She ended her 2016 WTA Tour early, first withdrawing from several tournaments due to injury and then ultimately pulling out of the season-ending WTA Finals tournament. The 2017 Australian Open is a test of will for the American superstar.

She will enter the tournament among the favorites to win. Her career record at Melbourne Park speaks for itself, but the real issue is whether or not she is healthy enough to go deep into the major tournament.

The tennis world can be optimistic that she is ready to go for Australia after seeing Williams workout and and do interviews in the offseason. Every major tournament is also an important checkpoint for Serena Williams as she looks to add to her 22 Grand Slam singles titles.

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