This century's women's singles champions at the Australian Open, which is due to start in Melbourne on February 8 after being delayed three weeks by coronavirus restrictions: 2020 - Sofia Kenin (USA) 2019 - Naomi Osaka (JPN) 2018 - Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 2017 - Serena Williams (USA) 2016 - Angelique Kerber (GER) 2015 - Serena Williams (USA) 2014 - Li Na (CHN) 2013 - Victoria Azarenka (BLR) 2012 - Victoria Azarenka (BLR) 2011 - Kim Clijsters (BEL) 2010 - Serena Williams (USA) 2009 - Serena Williams (USA) 2008 - Maria Sharapova (RUS) 2007 - Serena Williams (USA) 2006 - Amelie Mauresmo (FRA) 2005 - Serena Williams (USA) 2004 - Justine Henin (BEL) 2003 - Serena Williams (USA) 2002 - Jennifer Capriati (USA) 2001 - Jennifer Capriati (USA) 2000 - Lindsay Davenport (USA) afp