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Serena Williams won the Auckland Classic, her first title since becoming a mother [COURTESY] 

Serena Williams can make history at the Australian Open as she pursues a 24th Grand Slam singles title, which would equal Margaret Court's all-time record.

But there are numerous threats to the American, especially from the new generation headed by Australia's world number one Ashleigh Barty and defending champion Naomi Osaka.

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