Spanish tennis star Maqui Serna (pictured) is promising to be a tough rival for Bulgaria’s Maleeva in the 1st round of Australian Open. The tournament starts next Monday. Photo by smh.com.au
Bulgaria's best tennis player Magdalena Maleeva faces a tough Grand Slam test in the second half of January. Maleeva will encounter Spanish ace Magui Serna in the first round of Australian Open 2005.
The major tournament will kick off January 17 to continue until January 30.
Maleeva has participated eleven Australian Open's in her career so far, as compared to Serna's eight.
The Spaniard, however, has achieved better results. Maleeva's top singles performance has been reaching the 4th round while Serna has entered the 3rd.
The Spanish racket has been a doubles semi finalist and Maleeva has only made it to the 3rd round.