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Aryna Sabalenka Clinches Second Consecutive Australian Open Title

Sabalenka defeats Zheng Qinwen in straight sets, becoming the first woman to win back-to-back Australian Open titles since Victoria Azarenka in 2012 and '13.

  • Aryna Sabalenka clinched her second consecutive Australian Open title with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Zheng Qinwen.
  • This victory marks Sabalenka's second Grand Slam title, following her first win at the Australian Open last year.
  • Sabalenka is the first woman since Victoria Azarenka in 2012 and '13 to win back-to-back Australian Open titles.
  • Zheng, who was making her debut in a Grand Slam final, was the first player in four decades to advance through six rounds without playing anyone ranked in the top 50.
  • Sabalenka's victory was marked by her powerful serve, with no double-faults in the final and no break points faced.
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