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Wakana Sonobe becomes first Japanese champion in Australian Open Girls' Singles history
Melbourne, Jan 25: Wakana Sonobe etched her name into the history books by becoming the first Japanese player to win the Australian Open girls' singles title. The 17-year-old delivered a commanding performance in the final, dismantling American doubles champion Kristina Penickova 6-0, 6-1 in just 54 minutes at Rod Laver Arena.