AMERICAN TENNIS star Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova to win her sixth Australian Open and 19th Grand Slam title (Jan 31).
The American world number one, 33, won an intriguing final 6-3 7-6 (7-5) and is now just three Grand Slam wins behind record holder Steffi Graf.
The win Down Under saw Williams go past Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert with a 19th major singles title.
She has now beaten Russia’s Sharapova, the world number two, 16 times in a row dating back to 2004.
Despite feeling under the weather, the world no.1 was suffering with a cold, fired up Williams hit 18 aces and 38 winners as she won in one hour and 51 minutes.
A jubilant Williams said afterwards: “She really pushed me tonight and played so well.
“She gave us a great final, not only for you guys [the fans], but for women’s tennis.”
Sharapova was equally gracious of her opponent: “I love every time that I step on the court against her,” she said.
“Because she’s the best. And you always want to play against the best.”- Voice
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