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Serena Wins Aussie Open

Beats Russia's Dinara Safina 6-0, 6-3 for 10th Grand Slam

By the Associated Press

Posted Jan 31, 2009 6:16 AM CST
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(AP) – Serena Williams routed Dinara Safina 6-0, 6-3 today to win the Australian Open for her 10th Grand Slam title and a return to the No. 1 ranking. It was total domination for the second-seeded Williams, who looked at ease in winning back-to-back majors—she won the US Open championship in September—as she moved fluidly on the court.

"I absolutely, clearly, love playing here," the 27-year-old Williams said. "You guys root for me so much. I don't get that everywhere. So thank you so much." Williams' near-perfect performance was in sharp contrast to No. 3 Safina, who was tight from the start. Later apologizing to the crowd for her performance, Safina said Williams was just too good, leaving her feeling like a ballboy.

Serena Williams returns to Russia's Dinara Safina during the Women's singles final match at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Serena Williams returns to Russia's Dinara Safina during the Women's singles final match at the Australian Open in Melbourne.   (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Serena Williams of the United States celebrates after beating Russia's Dinara Safina.
Serena Williams of the United States celebrates after beating Russia's Dinara Safina.   (Rick Stevens)
Serena Williams serves during the women's singles final match at the Australian Open today.
Serena Williams serves during the women's singles final match at the Australian Open today.   (Andrew Brownbill)
Serena Williams of the United States celebrates after beating Russia's Dinara Safina in the women's singles final match.
Serena Williams of the United States celebrates after beating Russia's Dinara Safina in the women's singles final match.   (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
Serena Williams holds the trophy during the awarding ceremony.
Serena Williams holds the trophy during the awarding ceremony.   (AP Photo/Rick Stevens)
Serena Williams makes a return to Russia's Dinara Safina.
Serena Williams makes a return to Russia's Dinara Safina.   (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)
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Australia • tennis • Melbourne • Serena Williams • Grand Slam • Australian Open • Dinara Safina

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