Caroline climbs to the summit: Best moments from an Australian Open classic
Relive the best moments in photos from a classic Australian Open final between Caroline Wozniacki and Simona Halep.
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Caroline Wozniacki and Simona Halep pose at the coin toss. (Getty)
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Halep had vocal support in the Rod Laver Arena crowd. (Getty)
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Wozniacki arrived on the court with fanfare... (Getty)
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...and was followed on court by top seed Halep. (Getty)
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Aussie champion Chris O'Neill and Billie Jean King brought the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup to begin the match. (Getty)
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It was a toasty evening on court, and the heat rule was in effect. (Getty)
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The players took a 10-minute break in between the second and third sets as a result. (Getty)
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Halep was in full flight for nearly three hours. (Getty)
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Wozniacki was also often on the move. (Getty)
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Hugging it out after a long battle. (Getty)
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That feeling when you win your first Grand Slam title... (Getty)
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It was tears of joy for Wozniacki after two hours, 50 minutes. (Getty)
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Wozniacki and her new friend Daphne. (Getty)
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Mutual respect on display for Wozniacki and runner-up Simona Halep during the trophy ceremony (Getty)
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Wozniacki is congratulated by Billie Jean King. (Getty)
