Who Won the 2008 Australian Open Women's Singles Title?

Maria Sharapova wins the 2008 Australian Open
Date: 
Jan 26, 2008
Winner: 
Maria Sharapova
Score: 
7-5, 6-3
Runner Up: 
Ana Ivanovic
Venue: 
Melbourne Park

Maria Sharapova won her third major title when she won the 2008 Australian Open over Ana Ivanovic (7-5, 6-3). Sharapova redeemed her loss to Serena Williams in the 2007 Australian Open final. Sharapova, the 20 year old Russian, won every set on her way to the championship. Sharapova's other major titles include Wimbledon in 2004 and the 2006 US Open.

Justine Henin      
Su-Wei Hsieh Justine Henin    
  (6-2,6-2) Maria Sharapova  
Elena Dementieva Maria Sharapova (6-4,6-0)  
Maria Sharapova (6-2,6-0)    
      Maria Sharapova
Jelena Jankovic     (6-3,6-1)
Casey Dellacqua Jelena Jankovic    
  (7-6,6-1) Jelena Jankovic  
Nicole Vaidisova Serena Williams (6-3,6-4)  
Serena Williams (6-3,6-4)    
    Maria Sharapova
2008 Australian Open Champion
(7-5, 6-3)
Venus Williams      
Marta Domachowska Venus Williams    
  (6-4,6-4) Ana Ivanovic  
Caroline Wozniaki Ana Ivanovic (7-6,6-4)  
Ana Ivanovic (6-1,7-6)    
      Ana Ivanovic
Maria Kirilenko     (0-6,6-3,6-4)
Daniela Hantuchova Daniela Hantuchova    
  (1-6,6-4,6-4) Daniela Hantuchova  
Nadia Petrova Agnieska Radwanska (6-2,6-2)  
Agnieska Radwanska (6-3,6-4)