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Strongest field for Aus. Open
MELBOURNE: The Australian Open in January will have the strongest field in the tournament’s 103-year history — all top-ranked 100 men and 99 of the top 100 women.
Three-time champion Roger Federer heads the men’s draw, while top-ranked Justine Henin — the 2004 champion — will be the women’s No. 1 seed.
Following Wednesday’s release of the first entry lists, the only omission from the top 100 women was Russia’s Vera Dushevina, ranked 44th, who was forced to withdraw due to a right-foot injury.
The women’s section has five former champions in Henin, the Williams sisters — Venus and defending champion Serena — Amelie Mauresmo and Lindsay Davenport.
The men’s field includes three past winners — Federer, Thomas Johansson and Marat Safin. — AP
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