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Posted: Jan 01, 1970

MELBOURNE, Australia – When Serena Williams defeated Venus Williams in the final of the Australian Open, her historic victory was felt around the world. She clinched a record-breaking 23^rd Grand Slam and returned to the WTA World No.1 ranking.

Here’s the best moments from Twitter as the world reacted to the 28^th edition of Williams vs Williams – and Serena’ monumental victory.

It was a final nobody expected to see again – but a final that delighted the world.

Congrats @Venuseswilliams @serenawilliams I'll be recording the final so my two little girls can watch history and have strong role models

— James Blake (@JRBlake) January 26, 2017

Legends wished them luck…

Good luck @serenawilliams & @Venuseswilliams – You have both come so far from the day we met at the @WorldTeamTennis clinic in Long Beach!

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 28, 2017

Need I say more @AustralianOpen women's final!! @serenawilliams @Venuseswilliams pic.twitter.com/Yxg2fzH0cj

— rennae stubbs (@rennaestubbs) January 28, 2017

…and the new generation felt like they were back in their childhoods.

Venus vs Serena. I feel like I'm 8 years old. ???

— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) January 28, 2017

After all the talk, it was time to play. Some people looked on with admiration and envy.

Ok… I'm gonna need both of their serves. HEY SANTA?? Come back around, I want to trade my presents ?

— Vicky Duval (@vicky_duval95) January 28, 2017

And some people had problems deciding who to cheer for.

Loving the fans calling out “Come on, Williams!” That would totally be me.

— Katie Bee (@breakpointsaved) January 28, 2017

Serena took the first set…

How good is @SerenaWilliams when winning the 1st set?

20-0 in Grand Slam finals! #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/OQRViJTnox

— WTA (@WTA) January 28, 2017

Everyone was enjoying the quality of tennis on display…

Watching these two champions battle it out! High quality tennis from the real queens of the tennis world #SerenavsVenus #AusOpen

— Leander Paes (@Leander) January 28, 2017

…and it wasn’t too long before Serena made history.

.@SerenaWilliams captures record 23rd Grand Slam title at @AustralianOpen!

Defeats Venus 6-4, 6-4! #MakeHistory #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/khMOPajHWc

— WTA (@WTA) January 28, 2017

It was her sister, the runner-up, who paid the most touching tribute.

“Serena Williams. That's my little sister guys. Your win has always been my win”

We're welling up at Venus ?https://t.co/D5SyvBR5pS pic.twitter.com/hEGwZ0bCiD

— BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) January 28, 2017

And the champion repaid the compliment.

#Serena, on #Venus: “There's no way I would be at [No.23] without her. Without her, the 'Williams Sisters' wouldn't exist.” #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/wGeK512QL0

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2017

The congratulations poured in for both champions after the historic moment of victory…

Congrats @serenawilliams on your 23rd major title and return to the top of the@WTA rankings. You are a history maker and a trailblazer.

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 28, 2017

Congratulations @serenawilliams ?2️⃣3️⃣#WilliamsSisters continuing to make history, break records, and inspire. #AusOpen ??

— Shelby Rogers (@Shelby_Rogers_) January 28, 2017

History made!! #23 #legends

— Daria Gavrilova (@Daria_gav) January 28, 2017

What a match and surreal battle we just witnessed… Two legends. Inspiration for all ????.

— Vicky Duval (@vicky_duval95) January 28, 2017

Witnessed this. History maker ?? @serenawilliams

— Kristina Mladenovic (@KikiMladenovic) January 28, 2017

#Inspiring https://t.co/A4WCAcgkxk

— Elina Svitolina (@ElinaSvitolina) January 28, 2017

Hey if you're gonna take an L, it may as well contribute to breaking a record. Huge congrats to @serenawilliams on 23. ??? https://t.co/MsGceFG2Nb

— Nicole Gibbs (@Gibbsyyyy) January 28, 2017

The way they were…..#SHEROES.
Sister Act. ? pic.twitter.com/V6RWo03o09

— judy murray (@JudyMurray) January 28, 2017

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Posted: Jan 01, 1970

January was defined by four breakthrough players who brought some impressive performances on and off the court. Which one soared the highest?

Have a look at the nominees for January’s Breakthrough of the Month and cast your vote before Thursday at 11:59pm ET! The winner will be announced Friday, February 3.

January 2017 WTA Breakthrough of the Month Finalists:

Katerina Siniakova: Siniakova started the season at the Shenzhen Open, where she won her first title with wins over Simona Halep and Johanna Konta before knocking out 2016 finalist Alison Riske in the championship match. The win brought the Czech youngster to a career-high ranking of No.37.

Elise Mertens: Mertens made her Top 100 debut after winning the Hobart International the week before the Australian Open. Though she missed the deadline for Melbourne qualifying, the powerful Belgian blew through the draw, roaring through qualifying to defeat top seed Kiki Bertens and Monica Niculescu in the final.

Lauren Davis: Another player to take home their maiden WTA title was young American Lauren Davis, who started the year at the ASB Classic. Unseeded in Auckland, Davis beat four seeds to the title, including Bertens, Barbora Strycova, Jelena Ostapenko, and Ana Konjuh.

CoCo Vandeweghe: Vandeweghe made her major breakthrough at the Australian Open, getting back-to-back wins over two of 2016’s three Grand Slam champions in World No.1 Angelique Kerber and Garbiñe Muguruza. Making her first Grand Slam semifinal, the American pushed eventual finalist Venus Williams to three tough sets.