The 2019 Australian Open is almost upon us. The top men and women tennis stars are set to battle it out for the year\u2019s first Grand Slam title.<\/p>\n
Simona Halep, the current WTA No. 1, will lead a talented group of women in Melbourne this year. Her path to an Australian Open<\/a> title won\u2019t be easy. She is coming off of a back injury and other top stars, like Serena Williams, have had time to get into top form.<\/p>\n Nevertheless, there are reasons to be confident in Simona Halep\u2019s chances in Melbourne. Here are a few reasons why she will go far at the Australian Open.<\/p>\n Halep came up just short of winning the title last year, losing in a dramatic final to Caroline Wozniacki<\/a>. It was the end of a physically and emotionally taxing fortnight which saw her fight through an ankle injury suffered early in the tournament.<\/p>\n It\u2019s reasonable to think that Halep will come into Melbourne with a chip on her shoulder. She will be determined to finish what she started and leave Australia with her second Grand Slam title.<\/p>\n It\u2019s no secret that the Australian Open is an incredibly difficult physical test for tennis players. The long matches and brutal heat of the Australian summer cause many players to retire mid-match each year.<\/p>\n Halep has made a reputation for herself as being a relentless, physical tennis player. Her counterpunching style sees her cover all parts of the court to try and wear her opponents down. And if last year is any indication, she has the fitness and stamina to withstand the tests of the Australian Open.<\/p>\n After coming close on a few occasions, Simona Halep finally joined the club of Grand Slam winners last year at the French Open<\/a>. That experience of playing in big matches and finally breaking through will only benefit her. She will have her hands full, however, as other proven champions, like Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber, will be waiting for her.<\/p>\nHalep Has Unfinished Business<\/h2>\n
Fitness To Withstand the Heat<\/h2>\n
Halep Knows How to Win a Grand Slam<\/h2>\n
Strong Return Game<\/h2>\n