Australian Open 2024: Iga Swiatek To Aryna Sabalenka, Top Women Players To Watch Out For; In Pics

Following her triumph at the US Open last September, the fourth-seeded Gauff has now successfully retained her title in Auckland after a challenging battle against Elina Svitolina. (Image: Instagram)

While it may be premature to immediately label her as a frontrunner for the title in Melbourne, where she has yet to progress beyond the fourth round, Gauff is undeniably a formidable contender. Her draw appears favorable, featuring former champion Naomi Osaka in her quarter, along with Maria Sakkari and Caroline Garcia. (Image: Instagram)

Elena Rybakina is in terrific form, recently clinching the Brisbane title. She has won six matches in a row without dropping a single set, kicking start the year in style. (Image: Instagram)

The Russian-born Kazakh won her 2nd title in Australia after her Hobart International win in 2020. She now aims to write history by winning the Australian Open 2024. (Image: Instagram)

The defending champion will be a player to watch out for in the upcoming Australian Open 2024. She is the only player in WTA to have appeared in at least the semi-finals of the four grand slams last year. (Image: Instagram)

Sabalenka reached the semi-finals at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. She had made it to the final of US Open where she lost to Coco Gauff. Can she go all the way to second successive Australian Open title? (Image: Instagram)

Iga Swiatek is in red hot form at the moment in women's tennis. She has been unbeaten since September 2023, winning Japan Open and then lifting the trophy in China before ending her year with maiden WTA Final title. (Image: Instagram)

The four-time Grand Slam champion has never won Australian Open, not going past the semi-final in five appearances so far but 2024 could turn out to be her year. (Image: Instagram)