MELBOURNE, Australia -- It was the family reunion tennis fans had patiently waited for. The Williams sisters, back at Rod Laver Arena, playing in a Grand Slam final with history on the line.
If only there didn't have to be a loser.
Despite a shaky start to the match, Serena Williams was too strong in an emotional 6-4, 6-4 win against Venus for Grand Slam championship No. 23.
As well as collecting her latest title -- now the most in the Open era -- Serena will also regain the world No. 1 ranking she lost to Angelique Kerber last September. READ MORE
The numbers crunch:
- The title is Serena's 23rd Grand Slam, putting her on top of the all-time list in the Open era.
- The 2017 Australian Open is the record-equaling sixth time Serena has won a Grand Slam without dropping a set.
- Serena's 15th Grand Slam final victory in straight sets ties Margaret Court for second most of all time, one behind Helen Wills Moody.
- No player has won more Australian Opens in the Open era than Serena (7).
Way to go, Serena!
As expected, congratulations for Serena flooded social media.
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