Mailbag: Will Serena Williams Defend Her Australian Open Title in 2018?

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Hey Jon. Got the bucket list trip to the Aussie Open coming up. I Googled for your annual tips for it, but the most recent one I could find was from 2012. Can you post a few pointers? Thanks & maybe see you there!

—Troy

• I’m not sure we’ve ever done tips for the Australian Open. Here’s a site map to get started. Ten off the top of my head:

1) As with most Slams, go early in the tournament and wander the grounds. Rod Laver Arena is fine, but hardly oozing with…