( CNN ) -- The women 's draw for this year 's Wimbledon Championships are out and there are some talented players that could take the title over the next fortnight . Whether you 're lucky enough to score tickets to the event or you 're watching from home , here are five athletes look out for on the court . Serena Williams . The leading lady of tennis is currently on a 31 match winning streak that shows no sign of stopping . The biggest favorite to win the title , Serena Williams has already triumphed at Wimbledon five times since 2002 . Some commentators have dubbed her the best player of her generation regardless of gender , and another win at Wimbledon would tie her for major titles with men 's record-holder Roger Federer . Petra Kvitova . The Czech player claimed the top trophy at the All England Club in 2011 , but has been on a downward spiral since . However , she is one of the few women who can challenge Serena Williams when it comes to sheer physical strength and stamina . Her playing style is well suited to grass , and if she regains her confidence Kvitova could go all the way . Interactive : 50 years of women in space . Maria Sharapova . Maria Sharapova lost to Serena Williams in the final of the 2012 Olympic Games , but the Russian player 's focus on the court makes her one of the toughest opponents in the game . The third best player in the world is fearlessly aggressive , with good defense skills and stellar speed . With her precision shots from sharp angles , Sharapova is able to overpower her opponents and keep them running across the court . Laura Robson . Laura Robson first exploded on the tennis scene when she won the junior Wimbledon title aged 14 in 2008 . The British player is currently the only teenager in the top 50 , but she displays confidence and maturity on the court that go beyond her years . Robson partnered Andy Murray to win the silver medal in the Mixed Doubles at the London Olympics , and she has also recently stared working with Murray 's former coach Miles Maclagan . Her dominant serve gives her an edge , and makes her game electrifying . Sloane Stephens . The rising star of tennis , Sloane Stephens only started playing seriously when she was nine years old , a relatively late age for professional players . However , her powerful baseline forehand has earned her legions of fans , and the 20 -year old stunned Serena Williams by beating her at the Australian Open last year . The American plays an all rounded game suited to any surface , and one of her strongest assets is her exceptional athleticism .
Serena Williams is a hot favorite to win this year 's Wimbledon . She will face tough competition from Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova . Comment: