#2 Serena Williams (USA)
Serena Williams is a four-time gold medallist at the Olympics and will be looking to add more to her tally when she competes at Rio 2016. The American is currently competing at the Wimbledon Championships in London but will be leading a host of star tennis players who will be featuring in Brazil.
The younger of the Williams sisters has won 3 gold medals in women’s doubles partnering her elder sister, Venus Williams. The two sisters will again be the favourites to make it a hattrick of Olympic gold medals. Serena will also be competing in the women’s singles and mixed doubles event.
She will also look to win the singles’ medal but will face stiff competition from the likes of Victoria Azarenka and Caroline Wozniacki. Her mixed doubles partner is not yet decided as it will be announced on the spot only.
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