2024 Australian Open January 28, 2024

Sabalenka tours Melbourne's famous Carlton Gardens with Australian Open trophy

Aryna Sabalenka took the Daphne Akhust Memorial Cup for a tour of Melbourne's scenic Carlton Gardens in the aftermath of her second straight Australian Open title.

Less than 24 hours after her second crowning moment in Rod Laver Arena, Aryna Sabalenka was back out in Melbourne on her trophy tour. — 01 /12

Less than 24 hours after her second crowning moment in Rod Laver Arena, Aryna Sabalenka was back out in Melbourne on her trophy tour.

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Sabalenka took the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup on a tour of Melbourne's famous Carlton Gardens. — 02 /12

Sabalenka took the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup on a tour of Melbourne's famous Carlton Gardens.

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Sabalenka was the first woman to win back-to-back Australian Open titles since Victoria Azarenka in 2012-13. — 03 /12

Sabalenka was the first woman to win back-to-back Australian Open titles since Victoria Azarenka in 2012-13.

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After wearing a blush-pink outfit last year, Sabalenka chose a cream-colored white dress with a fringed base this year. — 04 /12

After wearing a blush-pink outfit last year, Sabalenka chose a cream-colored white dress with a fringed base this year.

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The picturesque Carlton Gardens span 64 acres near Melbourne's city center, and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. — 05 /12

The picturesque Carlton Gardens span 64 acres near Melbourne's city center, and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Sabalenka also posed in front of the historic Hochgurtel Fountain, first constructed in 1880. — 06 /12

Sabalenka also posed in front of the historic Hochgurtel Fountain, first constructed in 1880.

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Ten years after Li Na won in Melbourne, Zheng Qinwen also celebrated a historic achievement with her team. — 07 /12

Ten years after Li Na won in Melbourne, Zheng Qinwen also celebrated a historic achievement with her team.

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During her photo shoot, Sabalenka shared a sweet moment with Australian Open ball kid Ava. — 08 /12

During her photo shoot, Sabalenka shared a sweet moment with Australian Open ball kid Ava.

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Sabalenka, who posted a celebratory TikTok with her team, wasn't shy in front of the photographers' cameras either. — 09 /12

Sabalenka, who posted a celebratory TikTok with her team, wasn't shy in front of the photographers' cameras either.

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In a post on social media celebrating her victory, Sabalenka dubbed Melbourne her second home. — 10 /12

In a post on social media celebrating her victory, Sabalenka dubbed Melbourne her "second home."

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Sabalenka's second win in Melbourne brings the WTA's list of active multiple Grand Slam champions to 10. — 11 /12

Sabalenka's second win in Melbourne brings the WTA's list of active multiple Grand Slam champions to 10.

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Would the celebration have been complete without a little champagne? — 12 /12

Would the celebration have been complete without a little champagne?

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