Venus enters this fortnight as the tournaments 4th seed.
And oddly, a very quiet 4th seed.
This is her 12th time playing and has accumulated a 37-11 match record.
Venus has been to one final in Melbourne - a loss to sister Serena in '03.
You'll remember that match completed the Serena Slam.
Draw: V's in #1 Caroline Wozniacki's half & #8 Victoria Azarenka's quarter.
Venus will open play against Italian Sara Errani - H2H: 0-0.
Holding breath: What will Venus wear this year on court?
The Williams Sisters are the 2-time defenders in women's doubles.
But with Serena still out Venus must fly solo this go around.
Thank heaven mom is there... I love Oracene. Best tennis mom ever.
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