The Associated Press
Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus 6-4, 6-4 in the final of the Australian Open Saturday to capture her 23rd major singles title, setting a record in the Open era.
Serena, 35, had been tied with Steffi Graf at 22 major titles.
This is also Serena's 7th Australian Open title --- tying Margaret Court for the most by any player in the Open Era
Serena is one title behind Court, who has 24 overall Grand Slam titles in the Open and amateur eras.
With this win, Serena will retake her title as the world's number one player. She takes the title from Angelique Kerber who claimed the no. 1 ranking after winning the 2016 US Open.
Serena, 35, had been tied with Steffi Graf at 22 major titles.
This is also Serena's 7th Australian Open title --- tying Margaret Court for the most by any player in the Open Era
Serena is one title behind Court, who has 24 overall Grand Slam titles in the Open and amateur eras.
With this win, Serena will retake her title as the world's number one player. She takes the title from Angelique Kerber who claimed the no. 1 ranking after winning the 2016 US Open.
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