Serena Williams, right, holds the trophy after winning the 2017 Australian Open women's singles final against her sister Venus Williams on Saturday. Photo: thomas peter/ReutersSerena Williams has won her record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over her older sister Venus in Saturday’s Australian Open final. It was Serena’s seventh win in nine all-Williams Grand Slam finals, and the first since Wimbledon in 2009. 13-seeded Venus Williams ’ first trip back to a major final in more than seven years. Serena Williams celebrates after winning her record 23rd Grand Slam singles title.

Source: Wall Street Journal January 28, 2017 10:23 UTC