Australian Open Final -- Azarenka vs Sharapova (Live)

Sharapova and Azarenka are both coming off three-set semifinals (against Petra Kvitova and Kim Clijsters, respectively) and have shown good form to reach the final. Their career head-to-head is even at 3-3, but Azarenka won their last two meetings on hardcourts in straight sets. Still, it’s the 22-year-old’s first appearance in a Grand Slam final, so she’s untested on the game’s biggest stages. Sharapova, 24, is seeking her fourth major title.

First Set

Azarenka leads 4-3

Set tied 3-3

Azarenka leads 3-2

Sharapova leads 2-0

Sharapova leads 1-0

First Set

4:29 a.m. ET | Azarenka wins set 6-3

4:23 a.m. ET | Azarenka leads 5-3

Azarenka vs Sharapova: 6-3, . . . . .

Second Set

Azarenka leads 3 - 0

Looks like it's going to be a easy run for the Belarussian chic!

Second Set

Azarenka leads 5 - 0

Azarenka takes set 6 - 0

Azarenka wins

Azarenka vs Sharapova: 6 - 3, 6 - 0

Azarenka wins Australian Open!!!

First female Belarussian GS winner!