Serena Williams wins 19th Grand Slam

American Serena Williams has become only the second woman in the Professional Era to win 19 tennis Grand Slams.

Serena Williams wins 19th Grand SlamSerena Williams wins 19th Grand Slam

Serena Williams wins 19th Grand Slam

American Serena Williams has become only the second woman in the Professional Era to win 19 tennis Grand Slams.

Williams achieved the historic feat when she beat Russia's Maria Sharapova in the women's singles final of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

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