Gallery of Champions January 27, 2021

Magic in Melbourne: Two decades of Australian Open singles champions

From Jennifer Capriati to Sofia Kenin, with seven Serena Williams trophies in between, celebrate 20 years of singles champions at the season's first major.

Jennifer Capriati claimed a long-awaited first Grand Slam title at the 2001 Australian Open, defeating three-time champion Martina Hingis, 6-4, 6-3. — 01 /20

Jennifer Capriati claimed a long-awaited first Grand Slam title at the 2001 Australian Open, defeating three-time champion Martina Hingis, 6-4, 6-3.

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Capriati defended her title to win the 2002 Australian Open, saving four match points in the final before edging Hingis again, 4–6, 7–6(7), 6–2. — 02 /20

Capriati defended her title to win the 2002 Australian Open, saving four match points in the final before edging Hingis again, 4–6, 7–6(7), 6–2.

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Serena Williams completed her first Serena Slam - winning four majors in a row - by defeating her sister Venus in the 2003 Australian Open final, 7–6(4), 3–6, 6–4. — 03 /20

Serena Williams completed her first "Serena Slam" - winning four majors in a row - by defeating her sister Venus in the 2003 Australian Open final, 7–6(4), 3–6, 6–4.

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Justine Henin won in Melbourne for the first time at the 2004 Australian Open, defeating fellow Belgian Kim Clijsters in the final, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3. — 04 /20

Justine Henin won in Melbourne for the first time at the 2004 Australian Open, defeating fellow Belgian Kim Clijsters in the final, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3.

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Serena Williams notched her second Australian Open title in 2005, overcoming Lindsay Davenport in the final, 2–6, 6–3, 6–0. — 05 /20

Serena Williams notched her second Australian Open title in 2005, overcoming Lindsay Davenport in the final, 2–6, 6–3, 6–0.

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Seven years after reaching the final in Melbourne, Amelie Mauresmo earned her first Grand Slam title at the 2006 Australian Open, after Justine Henin retired while trailing 6-1, 2-0 in their final. — 06 /20

Seven years after reaching the final in Melbourne, Amelie Mauresmo earned her first Grand Slam title at the 2006 Australian Open, after Justine Henin retired while trailing 6-1, 2-0 in their final.

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Serena Williams claimed the Australian Open crown for the third time in 2007, beating Maria Sharapova in the final, 6-1, 6-2. It was Serena's first singles title in two years. — 07 /20

Serena Williams claimed the Australian Open crown for the third time in 2007, beating Maria Sharapova in the final, 6-1, 6-2. It was Serena's first singles title in two years.

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Sharapova came back the next year and won the 2008 Australian Open title, ousting Ana Ivanovic in the final, 7–5, 6–3. — 08 /20

Sharapova came back the next year and won the 2008 Australian Open title, ousting Ana Ivanovic in the final, 7–5, 6–3.

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Serena Williams lifted her fourth Australian Open title in 2009, beating Dinara Safina 6-0, 6-3. — 09 /20

Serena Williams lifted her fourth Australian Open title in 2009, beating Dinara Safina 6-0, 6-3.

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Serena retained her title 12 months later, besting Justine Henin 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in the 2010 final and triumphing in Melbourne for a whopping fifth time. — 10 /20

Serena retained her title 12 months later, besting Justine Henin 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in the 2010 final and triumphing in Melbourne for a whopping fifth time.

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Aussie Kim Clijsters claimed the 2011 Australian Open title, overcoming Li Na in a three-set final, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. — 11 /20

"Aussie Kim" Clijsters claimed the 2011 Australian Open title, overcoming Li Na in a three-set final, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.

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Victoria Azarenka won her first major title and claimed the World No.1 ranking for the first time after defeating Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 in the 2012 Australian Open final. — 12 /20

Victoria Azarenka won her first major title and claimed the World No.1 ranking for the first time after defeating Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 in the 2012 Australian Open final.

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Azarenka successfully defended her title the following year, beating Li Na 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 for the 2013 trophy in Melbourne. — 13 /20

Azarenka successfully defended her title the following year, beating Li Na 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 for the 2013 trophy in Melbourne.

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In her third trip to the final, Li Na finally claimed her own Australian Open title in 2014, defeating Dominika Cibulkova 7-6(3), 6-0. — 14 /20

In her third trip to the final, Li Na finally claimed her own Australian Open title in 2014, defeating Dominika Cibulkova 7-6(3), 6-0.

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Serena Williams returned to the Australian Open winner's circle in 2015, beating Maria Sharapova 6-3, 7-6(5) for her sixth singles title in Melbourne. — 15 /20

Serena Williams returned to the Australian Open winner's circle in 2015, beating Maria Sharapova 6-3, 7-6(5) for her sixth singles title in Melbourne.

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Angelique Kerber upset Serena in the final to take the 2016 Australian Open crown, winning her first Grand Slam title with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 victory. — 16 /20

Angelique Kerber upset Serena in the final to take the 2016 Australian Open crown, winning her first Grand Slam title with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 victory.

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Serena collected an astounding seventh Australian Open title in 2017, defeating sister Venus in the final, 6-4, 6-4. — 17 /20

Serena collected an astounding seventh Australian Open title in 2017, defeating sister Venus in the final, 6-4, 6-4.

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Caroline Wozniacki won her first Grand Slam title at the 2018 Australian Open, beating Simona Halep in a grueling final, 7-6(2), 3-6, 6-4. — 18 /20

Caroline Wozniacki won her first Grand Slam title at the 2018 Australian Open, beating Simona Halep in a grueling final, 7-6(2), 3-6, 6-4.

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Naomi Osaka won her second consecutive major title at the 2019 Australian Open, outlasting Petra Kvitova 7–6(2), 5–7, 6–4 in a classic final. — 19 /20

Naomi Osaka won her second consecutive major title at the 2019 Australian Open, outlasting Petra Kvitova 7–6(2), 5–7, 6–4 in a classic final.

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Sofia Kenin notched her first major crown at the 2020 Australian Open, staging a comeback over Garbiñe Muguruza in the final, 4–6, 6–2, 6–2. — 20 /20

Sofia Kenin notched her first major crown at the 2020 Australian Open, staging a comeback over Garbiñe Muguruza in the final, 4–6, 6–2, 6–2.

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