MELBOURNE--- Iga Swiatek is the strong favorite to land her fourth Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, but the picture is considerably less clear if the world number one fails to live up to her top seeding. With Ash Barty and Serena Williams having hung up their rackets and Naomi Osaka pregnant with her first child, Melbourne Park will almost certainly usher in a new era by crowning a first-time champion on Jan. 29. The only two former winners in the 128-strong field face each other in the opening round and it is highly unlikely either will still be around when the Daphne Akhurst Trophy is presented. Victoria Azarenka won her two titles a decade ago, and little has gone...Keep on reading: Iga Swiatek the favourite as Australian Open set for new champion