Williams says memory of sister inspired Aussie win

AUSTRALIAN OPEN champion Serena Williams claimed the memory of her oldest sister inspired her to success over hot favourite Maria Sharapova in Saturday’s final.

The American, ranked 81st going into the tournament, dispatched the new world number one 6-1 6-2 in just over an hour and said her focus was unflinching in the final.

“Right from play I was driven. I’ve been watching some matches and I was just feeling really good about going out there,’’ Williams said.