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Australian Open 2017: Serena Williams beats Venus Williams to set Grand Slam record

Serena Williams beat sister Venus in straight sets to win her seventh Australian Open and an Open-era record 23rd Grand Slam singles title.

Serena, 35, won 6-4 6-4 to pass Steffi Graf in the all-time list of major winners since the Grand Slams accepted professional players in 1968.

She also regains the number one ranking from Germany's Angelique Kerber.

More to follow.