Aryna Sabalenka DEFENDS her Australian Open title in straight sets win over Zheng Qinwen

Aryna Sabalenka has defeated Zheng Qinwen to win the Australian Open in straight sets.

The defending champion stormed through the first set winning 6-3, before finishing off in style 6-2.

Standing in her way was China’s Zheng who, at just 21 years of age, was competing in her first grand slam final.

World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka has won the Australian Open for the second year in a row

China's Zheng Qinwen was playing in her first ever Grand Slam title against Sabalenka

China’s Zheng Qinwen was playing in her first ever Grand Slam title against Sabalenka

More to follow. 

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