Australian Open: Serena Williams powers her way past sister Venus

Updated On Jan 29, 2017 01:32 am IST
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Serena Williams surpassed Steffi Graf by capturing a record 23rd Grand Slam after beating sister Venus 6-4, 6-4 in the Australian Open final on Saturday. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Serena Williams surpassed Steffi Graf by capturing a record 23rd Grand Slam after beating sister Venus 6-4, 6-4 in the Australian Open final on Saturday. (AP)

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The Williams sisters pose for a photo ahead of their women's final in Melbourne on Saturday. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The Williams sisters pose for a photo ahead of their women's final in Melbourne on Saturday. (REUTERS)

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Alexis Ohanian, fiance of Serena Williams, was in the stands. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Alexis Ohanian, fiance of Serena Williams, was in the stands. (REUTERS)

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Serena Williams was pumped up from the start. Here she is seen slamming a serve against sister Venus. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Serena Williams was pumped up from the start. Here she is seen slamming a serve against sister Venus. (REUTERS)

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Serena Williams also smashed her racket during her Australian Open final against Venus on Saturday. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Serena Williams also smashed her racket during her Australian Open final against Venus on Saturday. (AP)

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Venus Williams looks up after losing a point to her sister Serena. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Venus Williams looks up after losing a point to her sister Serena. (AP)

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Serena Williams takes a drink during a break in her final against sister Venus. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Serena Williams takes a drink during a break in her final against sister Venus. (AP)

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Venus is seen here watching a replay during her final against Serena Williams. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Venus is seen here watching a replay during her final against Serena Williams. (REUTERS)

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Alexis Ohanian (centre), fiance of Serena Williams, and other supporters in her player box react during the final in Melbourne on Saturday. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Alexis Ohanian (centre), fiance of Serena Williams, and other supporters in her player box react during the final in Melbourne on Saturday. (AP)

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Serena Williams reaches for a a backhand during the women's final against Venus on Saturday. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Serena Williams reaches for a a backhand during the women's final against Venus on Saturday. (AP)

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The moment Serena sealed her win against sister Venus in the final on Saturday. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The moment Serena sealed her win against sister Venus in the final on Saturday. (REUTERS)

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Venus Williams (left) allows her sister bask in the glory after winning the Australian Open final. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Venus Williams (left) allows her sister bask in the glory after winning the Australian Open final. (REUTERS)

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Venus Williams (right) embraces her sister after the Australian Open final. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Venus Williams (right) embraces her sister after the Australian Open final. (AP)

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Serena Williams (right) and her sister Venus smile before the presentation ceremony of the Australian Open. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Serena Williams (right) and her sister Venus smile before the presentation ceremony of the Australian Open. (AP)

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Serena Williams (right) takes the lid off her trophy as sister Venus watches. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Serena Williams (right) takes the lid off her trophy as sister Venus watches. (AP)

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Serena Williams places the Australian Open trophy on her head. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Serena Williams places the Australian Open trophy on her head. (REUTERS)

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Serena Williams gestures while holding the trophy after winning the Australian Open final. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Serena Williams gestures while holding the trophy after winning the Australian Open final. (REUTERS)

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Serena Williams gives the perfect pose with the Australian Open trophy on Saturday. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Serena Williams gives the perfect pose with the Australian Open trophy on Saturday. (AP)

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