Serena Williams treads carefully as she prepares for Australian Open in Brisbane

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Getting her game on: Serena Williams, 32, gets back into action at a practice session during the 2014 Brisbane International on Monday
Serena Williams, 32, gets back into action at a practice session during the 2014 Brisbane International on Monday

She recently revealed her fears over injuring her ankle again ahead of her first match at the 2014 Australian Open.

And on Monday, Serena Williams appeared to be taking things slowly as she practiced with her trainer Patrick Mouratoglou in Queensland, Australia.

Serena has already had a fantastic 2013 season, once again becoming the world No. 1 player.

Perfectionist: Serena appeared to be taking things slowly as she practiced with her trainer Patrick Mouratoglou in Queensland, Australia
Serena appeared to be taking things slowly as she practiced with her trainer Patrick Mouratoglou in Queensland, Australia

But the tennis star has revealed that she's nervous about repeating her ankle injuries that have set her back the last few times she has played in Australia.

'I thought about it (at home in Florida during the off season) because I have steps in my room,' Serena revealed on Sunday, talking about injuring herself in Queensland two years ago.

'I thought, 'Gosh, I'm going to tip over these steps. I'm going to tape my ankles extra tight for the next four weeks.'

Facing her fears: The 32-year-old player recently spoke about her concerns that she might injure her ankle again this seasonFacing her fears: The 32-year-old player recently spoke about her concerns that she might injure her ankle again this season
The 32-year-old player recently spoke about her concerns that she might injure her ankle again this season
At her best: Serena is training hard for her performance at the 2014 Australia Open next month
Serena is training hard for her performance at the 2014 Australia Open next month

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