Serena Williams beat France's Avarane Rezai in Sydney final with her Wilson K Factor KBlade Team 104 tennis racquet.

She will be facing defending champion Elena Dementieva, who will be playing with her YONEX RDiS 100 tennis racquet, in the Sydney final.

Williams has won 35 titles, but has never reached the Sydney final. According to Sports Illustrated, Dementieva said of Williams, "I expect a tough match. She's a great champion. I just hope it's going to be a good match for both of us, and good preparation for the Open."

The Australian Open starts Monday in Melbourne.