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    Serena Williams poses with the Daphne Akhurst trophy after beating Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open final.
    Photos: Williams beats Sharapova in Aussie final
    Williams beats Sharapova in Aussie final – Serena Williams poses with the Daphne Akhurst trophy after beating Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open final.
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    The two haven't always seen eye to eye but there was a warm handshake after the gripping 6-3 7-6 (5) affair.
    Photos: Williams beats Sharapova in Aussie final
    Williams beats Sharapova in Aussie final – The two haven't always seen eye to eye but there was a warm handshake after the gripping 6-3 7-6 (5) affair.
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    Williams drew first blood and set the tone by breaking in the first game. It was the worst start for Sharapova, who had lost 15 in a row to Williams.
    Photos: Williams beats Sharapova in Aussie final
    Williams beats Sharapova in Aussie final – Williams drew first blood and set the tone by breaking in the first game. It was the worst start for Sharapova, who had lost 15 in a row to Williams.
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    There was a 12-minute delay in the first set due to rain.
    Photos: Williams beats Sharapova in Aussie final
    Williams beats Sharapova in Aussie final – There was a 12-minute delay in the first set due to rain.
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    Afterwards, organizers used the roof. It seemed to help Williams' already potent serve.
    Photos: Williams beats Sharapova in Aussie final
    Williams beats Sharapova in Aussie final – Afterwards, organizers used the roof. It seemed to help Williams' already potent serve.
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    When Williams won the first set, it spelled trouble for Sharapova.
    Photos: Williams beats Sharapova in Aussie final
    Williams beats Sharapova in Aussie final – When Williams won the first set, it spelled trouble for Sharapova.
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    But as is her way, Sharapova didn't throw in the towel in the second set.
    Photos: Williams beats Sharapova in Aussie final
    Williams beats Sharapova in Aussie final – But as is her way, Sharapova didn't throw in the towel in the second set.
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