Already on top !

22-year-old Victoria Azarenka has won her first Grand Slam after easily defeating Maria Sharapova in the final of the Australian Open (6-3, 6-0), also climbing to the world No. 1 ranking in women's tennis.

A breath of fresh air has been brought in Melbourne. The promising Victoria Azarenka only needed 82 minutes to claim her first Grand Slam crown and climb into the WTA top spot for the first time in her career, after a 6-3, 6-0 dismissal of Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open championship.

"Well, it's a dream come true, you know. I have been dreaming and working so hard to win the Grand Slam, and being No. 1 is pretty good bonus, you know, for that", she said afterwards.

Represented by Lagardère Unlimited, the 22-year-old with a bright future now hopes that her triumph could help her young compatriots: "I mean, definitely a lot of inspiration, I hope, for the kids. That's what's most important for me, that they can believe in themself and try to work hard, you know, to achieve their dreams in the sport."

A fine example of determination and perseverance.