Maria Sharapova determined to end losing streak against Serena Williams

Maria Sharapova is determined to end her 11-year losing streak against Serena Williams in the final of the Australian Open.

The 27-year-old has failed to beat the world number one since 2004 as Williams boasts a 16-2 record against the Russian, which includes victories in two Grand Slam finals.

"It's been a really difficult matchup for me, but I am a competitor," Sharapova told reporters. "I will go out and I will do everything I can to try to change that result around."

Sharapova last won the Australian Open in 2008.