Which unseeded player won this year's Ladies Australian Open Tennis Championship?
Chris O'Neil (tennis) Chris O'Neil (tennis) Christine "Chris" O'Neil (born 19 March 1956) is a former professional female tennis player from Australia. O'Neil is best known for her singles victory at the 1978 Australian Open, the last Australian female to do so. She also became the first unseeded woman to win the Australian title in the open era. In a relatively weak field she defeated Betsy Nagelsen in the final in straight sets. This feat went unmatched until Serena Williams, unseeded and ranked World No. 81, won the 2007 Australian Open. O'Neil is also one of the few players who have won both
Australian Open Series Australian Open Series The Australian Open Series is a selection of tennis tournaments held annually prior to the start of the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia. As of 2016, there are five official Australian Open Series tournaments held across Australia in preparation for the first Grand Slam of the year, as designated by Tennis Australia. Perth Arena, Perth The Hopman Cup is an international team indoor hardcourt tennis tournament held in early January (sometimes commencing in late December) each year, which plays mixed-gender teams on a country-by-country basis. The championship is named in honour of Australian tennis player and coach