Serena Williams has secured an Open-era record 23rd grand slam title by beating her older sister Venus to become Australian Open champion.
Before the match started, no one could decide just who they wanted to win out of the two much-loved sisters.
I don't even know who I want to win this. #SerenavsVenus
— Sey (@seysey_) January 28, 2017
Can you ever end up with a tie in tennis?….I want them both to win. #SerenavsVenus #AustraliaOpen2017
— Rin (@erinnire5) January 28, 2017
Venus got off to a strong start, whereas Serena seemed a little nervous.
We're watching two of the top 5 greatest women's tennis players of all time. Unbelievable how great they've been for decades #SerenavsVenus
— Seth Lewis (@SethLewisInc) January 28, 2017
Venus is a STRAIGHT KILLA MY GAWD. #SerenavsVenus
— Calley Anderson (@calley_ands) January 28, 2017
Venus is playing so well this entire tournament. I'm still team Serena. #SerenavsVenus #GOAT
— Ambra Benjamin (@ambrabenjamin) January 28, 2017
No one could handle the emotional rollercoaster that the match proved to be as the two siblings battled it out on the court.
Glad I took that nap. This match is intense! #SerenavsVenus #AusOpen
— Cynthia H (@chill97) January 28, 2017
Watching #SerenavsVenus and Ku tense in that court. pic.twitter.com/13OZb5L2Mb
— Phenyo Gasebonoe (@Phenyo_Gas) January 28, 2017
That last rally .. i mean. #SerenavsVenus
— Sara Mahdi (@sarumahdi) January 28, 2017
I CANNOT HANDLE THIS MY HEART #SerenavsVenus #AusOpen #SW23
— Camille Isabel (@camilletastic) January 28, 2017
Literally, look at the passion…
As the game progressed, it became clear that Serena was on her way to winning – which meant that she was finally going to beat Steffi Graf’s 22 Gland Slam title record.
#SerenavsVenus Serena can break Graff's 22slams record
— Sehwag…Sehwag… (@SESHU_44) January 28, 2017
…and she did!
Congrats Serena !! ????????#AusOpen Champion!??
Proud of You #WilliamsSisters Legends #SerenavsVenus @serenawilliams @Venuseswilliams pic.twitter.com/SMjYZCH4rh— JetsettersFlyin™ ?? (@JetSettersFlyIn) January 28, 2017
The Queen Reigns! 23 Grand Slams #SerenavsVenus #serena #venus #tennis #history pic.twitter.com/Wbb7q5IUK7
— Chrystal Stone (@chrystalstone_) January 28, 2017
Congratulations @serenawilliams, what a champion & a total inspiration #SerenavsVenus #AusOpen #AusOpen2017
— Daniel Shamu (@danielshamu) January 28, 2017
Serena now stands just one Gland Slam short of Margaret Court’s all-time best of 24.That celebration though…