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Australian Open Women's final: LIVE REPORT

Hong Kong (AFP) - 08:26 GMT - Build-up - AFP's Martin Parry reports from Melbourne Park that the tension is building, with the Rod Laver Arena rapidly filling up on an overcast and cool evening.It has just been announced that former great Martina Navratilova will award the trophy to tonight's winner08:22 GMT - Serena dominance - The final pits the world's two best players against one another in a dream decider, although the second seeded Sharapova faces questions over her staggering inability to notch a win over Williams since 2004.The Russian's overall losing record against Williams is 16-2, including a crushing straight sets defeat in the 2007 Australian final.In addition, Williams has won five titles in five final appearances at Melbourne Park, emerging victorious every time she has reached the decider.08:17 GMT - WELCOME TO AFP’S LIVE REPORT on the Australian Open women’s final between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, with the Russian bidding to turn the tide against the American world number one after tasting defeat for 15 matches in a row.Victory for Serena would give her a 19th Grand Slam title, putting her a clear second in the Open Era behind only Steffi Graff, who leads with 22, while Sharapova is gunning for her sixth major.Join the conversation about this story »

 

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