Australian Open 2010: Competition wide open

The first grand slam tennis tournament of the year, The Australian open starts on 18th of January. This hardcourt grand slam event ends on 31st January. Betting odds for 2010 Australian Open Grand Slam favour the top-ranked serena williams and Roger federer. However, the other contenders in Men's single are in good form too. Andy Roddick has won the first title of the season at the Brisbane International by defeating Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic and Rafael Nadal might try to defend his title. In women's singles, it's good to see Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters back in action at the Australian Open after their retirement from International Tennis.