Li Na beats Cibulkova to win first Australian Open

Fourth seed and last year's runner up at the Australian Open Li Na won her second Grand Slam title and first Australian Open title by beating 20th seed Dominika Cibulkova in the women's final in straight sets on Saturday.

Li Na beat Cibulkova 7-6, 6-0.

Speaking after her title win, Li Na said: "Finally, I got her, last two matches vs Cibulkova were very close. Thanks to my team, my physio, who is doing a very good job. Thanks to my husband for leaving everything for me. My husband is very lucky.... to have me. He does all the odd jobs like even fixing my racquet."

Cibulkova said: "It's a big moment for me, I think I'm gonna cry....Will thank my coach, my boyfriend for all the support, my family back home. Will congratulate Li Na, she deserved to win."

The world number four was a clear favourite to win a second Grand Slam crown against the Slovak, courtesy of being 20 places higher in the rankings.

Before Saturday, Li Na had appeared in two Australia Open finals -- in 2011 and 2013, and lost after leading each time.