Maria Sharapova(R) of Russia and Ana Ivanovic of Serbia greet the spectators with their trophies after the awarding ceremony of the women's singles final in the Australian Open Tennis Tournament in Melbourne Jan. 26, 2008. Sharapova won the title by beating Ivanovic 2-0(7-5,6-3).  (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

Sharapova lifts Australian Open title

    MELBOURNE, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- World No. 5 Maria Sharapova seized her second chance to win the Australian Open here on Saturday, defeating Serb Ana Ivanovic 7-5, 6-3.

    With Serbian Ivanovic slashing the ball wide on the first matchpoint, Sharapova sealed the victory after 91 minutes on the Australian National Day holiday. Full story

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