Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki (left) celebrates with the trophy after winning the Australian Open final against Romania’s Simona Halep. Photo: ReutersMelbourne: A determined Caroline Wozniacki held firm to shake off a tenacious challenge from Simona Halep, edging a classic Australian Open final 7-6(2), 3-6, 6-4 to claim her first grand slam title on Saturday. Of course I’m sad I couldn’t win today but Caroline was better than me,” Halep told the crowd during the presentation ceremony. The result ensured Wozniacki swiped Halep’s world number one ranking, six years after losing it at the 2012 Australian Open. Halep was gallant in defeat but leaves Melbourne Park with a third grand slam final defeat.

Source: Mint January 27, 2018 12:11 UTC