Serena Williams beats Sharapova for sixth Australian Open, 19th Slam
The world No. 1 defeated the world No. 2 on her third match point, 6-3, 7-6 (5).
The world No. 1 defeated the world No. 2 on her third match point, 6-3, 7-6 (5).
Once again, Serena's skill was too much for Maria's will in the Aussie Open final.
“I haven't beaten her in a really long time. But I love every time I step on court against her,” the runner-up said.
She'll donate 200 dollars for each ace hit, or A$17,600.
In raising her record against the Russian to 17-2, Williams won her sixth Australian Open and 19th Grand Slam singles title.
With a Grand Slam title at stake, can Maria finally figure out Serena?
“I've been sick with a cold all week, and I got better, then I got worse the morning,” said Williams.
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Serena needed nine match points to finally defeat the 19-year-old.
Maria will try to beat Serena for the first time in more than a decade in the Aussie Open final.
