Australian Open: At Rod Laver Arena, title number six for Serena Williams

Serena Williams continued her dominance over Maria Sharapova as she defeated her 6-3 7-6 in Australian Open final on Saturday. (Source: AP)

Serena Williams won her 19th Grand Slam on Saturday and now only Australia’s Margaret Court (24) and Germany’s Steffi Graf (22) are ahead of her. (Source: AP)

Williams haven't lost to the Russian since WTA 2004 finals. The run has now stretched to 15 successive victories. (Source: AP)

Williams was suffering from cold and also skipped a training session on the eve of the final. (Source: AP)

It was her sixth title at Melbourne Park as she went past Sharapova again. (Source: AP)

Williams was at the top of her game as she forced Sharapova to play catch up for the entire match. (Source: AP)

Serena Williams was ecstatic as she realized the winning moment in Melbourne on Saturday. (Source: AP)

Serena Williams strikes a pose with the winner's trophy on Saturday at Rod Laver Arena. (Source: AP)