She serves a fault after the ball clips the net.
Both players are clearly nervous, but Serena delivers a cracking forehand winner! She stares down Williams who misses a forehand.
Another ace and although it looks like she didn't realise she won straight away, she has a 19th grand slam singles title!Sharapova gets an early mini-break with a winner down the line. ... Britain's Katie Swan missed out on a junior Grand Slam title as she lost the Australian Open girls' final to Slovakia's Tereza Mihalikova. ... Britain's Katie Swan missed out on a junior Grand Slam title as she lost the Australian Open girls' final to Slovakia's Tereza Mihalikova.
4-3 to Williams.A long baseline rally ensues on the next point, and eventually Serena grinds her opponent down.
2-1. Williams then hits a blistering backhand winner! She serves a fault after the ball clips the net. The first serve from Maria is wide, but she pulls out another big forehand. But it's called a let by the machine!This time she's done it! Get back into tennis with Open Court Sessions, a new way to meet people, have a laugh, and play tennis at your skill level.Designed with the Australian Open fan in mind, this playful range is aimed at everyone no matter what their gender or age group.Tennis Australia acknowledges that the AO is held on Aboriginal Land and we extend our respects to the Traditional Owners, their ancestors and Elders past, present and emerging and to all First Nations People. 1-0Maria takes a ball mtoss again. Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova in the final, 6–3, 7–6 (7–5), to win the Women's Singles tennis title at the 2015 Australian Open.This was her sixth Australian Open title and her 19th Grand Slam singles title overall. Stats, head-to-head and scores. Sport > Tennis Australian Open 2015: Andy Murray left frustrated by repeated Novak Djokovic 'distractions' in final defeat. Another ace and although it looks like she didn't realise she won straight away, she has a 19th grand slam singles title!Sharapova gets an early mini-break with a winner down the line. Scot appeared far from happy with Djokovic's behaviour 4-1.Serena then puts one back into the net. Updated January 31, 2015 — 10.07pm first published at … Julian Finney/Getty Images. Australian Open final 2015: Novak Djokovic beats Andy Murray to win title • Djokovic beats Murray 7-6, 6-7, 6-3, 6-0 But it's called a let by the machine!This time she's done it!
4-1.Serena then puts one back into the net. Welcome to coverage of the Australian Open women’s final and the latest instalment of the rivalry between Serena Williams …
Sharapova again wants another crack at her ball toss.
Open Court Sessions also serves up drinks, snacks, and a banging soundtrack. The first serve from Maria is wide, but she pulls out another big forehand. Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy after defeating Andy Murray in the men's singles finalSerena Williams celebrates with the Australian Open trophy after beating Maria Sharapova in the finalNo comments have so far been submitted.
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Thanks for joining us tonight for what was a dramatic end enthralling Australian Open women's singles final.As they say, the more things change, the more they stay the same, and for the sixth time Serena Williams has triumphed at Melbourne Park.Williams thanks "Jehovah" and says it was an honour to play Sharapova.She recalls how as a child she "wasn't the richest," but "I went out on the courts with a ball, racquets and some hope. Commentary, score updates, player interviews & more!All the gear but no idea? Australian Open 2015: GB's Katie Swan loses girls' final. Mini-break to Serena.Maria pushes one back into the net, and Serena is getting mighty close. AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2015: All the results from the men's and women's singles. She stares down Williams who misses a forehand. 4-2 as they change ends.Australian Open 2015 Women's Final: Serena Williams v Maria Sharapova Women's Doubles; 2015 Australian Open: Champion: Bethanie Mattek-Sands Lucie Šafářová: Runner-up: Chan Yung-jan Zheng Jie: Final score: 6–4, 7–6 (7–5): Events