Australian Open Women's Champions

Australian Open Women's Champions
Australian Open Women's Champions /

Australian Open Women's Champions

Victoria Azarenka

Victoria Azarenka
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Here's a look at the Australian Open champions since the Open Era began in 1969, starting with Azarenka, who defeated Li Na 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to win her second straight Australian Open title.

Victoria Azarenka

Victoria Azarenka
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Kim Clijsters

Kim Clijsters
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Serena Williams

Serena Williams
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Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova
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Amelie Mauresmo

Amelie Mauresmo
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Justine Henin

Justine Henin
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Jennifer Capriati

Jennifer Capriati
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Lindsay Davenport

Lindsay Davenport
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Martina Hingis

Martina Hingis
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Monica Seles

Monica Seles
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Mary Pierce

Mary Pierce
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Steffi Graf

Steffi Graf
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Hana Mandlikova

Hana Mandlikova
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Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova
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Chris Evert

Chris Evert
Walter Iooss Jr./SI

Barbara Jordan

Barbara Jordan
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Chris O'Neil

Chris O'Neil
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Evonne Goolagong Cawley

Evonne Goolagong Cawley
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Kerry Melville Reid

Kerry Melville Reid
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Margaret Court

Margaret Court
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Virginia Wade

Virginia Wade
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