Pictures: Angelique Kerber wins Australian Open final 2016 beating Serena Williams ~ Lafkillz

Pictures: Kerber beats Williams to win Australian Open

Angelique Kerber has won the Australian Open by beating Serena Williams 6-4 3-6 6-4.

The German was not expected to win against the 21-time Slam champion but she put in an incredible performance to overcome the odds.

Williams was out to equal Steffi Graf’s Open Era record of 22 Grand Slams and close in on Margaret Court’s all-time mark of 24.

But Kerber hadn’t read the script.

It was the 28-year-old’s first Grand Slam final, compared to Serena’s 26th, but she showed no sign of nerves as she took the first set 6-4.

Up to that point, Williams, 34, had not lost a single set throughout the entire tournament.

Angelique Kerber of Germany celebrates after defeating Serena Williams of the United States in the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016.(AP Photo/Aaron Favila) — She fell to the floor (Picture: AP)

But she responded well and took an early break in the second set before winning it 6-3.

Kerber stunned Williams by breaking her at the start of the third to make it 2-0 but Williams hit straight back.

The same happened later in the set as Kerber broke but Williams hit back as she was serving for the match.

However, it was the German that had the last laugh as she broke again and won the final set 6-4.

Both players walked onto the court…

Serena Williams of the United States walks onto Rod Laver Arena for her women's singles final match against Angelique Kerber of Germany at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016.(AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill) — Williams entered the arena (Picture: AP)

Angelique Kerber of Germany walks onto Rod Laver Arena for her women's singles final match against Serena Williams of the United States at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016.(AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill) — It was Kerber’s first Grand Slam final (Picture: AP)

Both posed for the pre-match photo…

Serena Williams, right, of the United States poses for a photo with Angelique Kerber of Germany ahead of the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft) — Kerber and Williams were ready for battle (Picture: AP)

Kerber took the early initiative by breaking Serena:

Angelique Kerber of Germany plays a forehand return to Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016.(AP Photo/Aaron Favila) — Kerber enjoyed a great first set (Picture: AP)

Serena Williams of the US plays a forehand return during her women's singles final match against Germany's Angelique Kerber on day thirteen of the 2016 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 30, 2016. AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST-- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USEWILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images — Williams struggled early on (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

Much to the annoyance of her opponent…

Serena Williams of the US reacts after a point during her women's singles final match against Germany's Angelique Kerber on day thirteen of the 2016 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 30, 2016. AFP PHOTO / SAEED KHAN-- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USESAEED KHAN/AFP/Getty Images — Williams was emotional on the court (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

And Kerber took the first set 6-4

epa05134470 Angelique Kerber of Germany reacts against Serena Williams of the United States during the womens finals at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 30 January 2016. EPA/TRACEY NEARMY EPA/TRACEY NEARMY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT — Kerber put in a great performance early on (Picture: EPA)

Serena cut a frustrated figure

Serena Williams of the US looks on during the women's singles final against Germany's Angelique Kerber on day thirteen of the 2016 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 30, 2016. AFP PHOTO / GREG WOOD -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USEGREG WOOD/AFP/Getty Images — Williams was not happy (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

Serena Williams of the US reacts during her women's singles final match against Germany's Angelique Kerber on day thirteen of the 2016 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 30, 2016. AFP PHOTO / SAEED KHAN-- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USESAEED KHAN/AFP/Getty Images — The great champion was desperate to win (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 30: Serena Williams of the United States wipes her face during a break in her Women's Singles Final match against Angelique Kerber of Germany during day 13 of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 30, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) — She prepared herself for the second set (Picture: Getty Images)

But she responded well to take the second set 6-3

epa05134543 Serena Williams of the US reacts during her final match against Angelique Kerber of Germany at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 30 January 2016. EPA/MAST IRHAM — Serena fought back well (Picture: EPA)

Angelique Kerber of Germany reacts after losing a point o Serena Williams of the United States in the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft) — Kerber was frustrated to lose the second set (Picture: AP)

Incredibly, Kerber broke at the start of the final set

Germany's Angelique Kerber plays a backhand return during her women's singles final match against Serena Williams of the US on day thirteen of the 2016 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 30, 2016. AFP PHOTO / SAEED KHAN-- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USESAEED KHAN/AFP/Getty Images — Kerber would not stop fighting (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

epa05134546 Angelique Kerber of Germany reacts against Serena Williams of the United States during the womens finals at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 30 January 2016. EPA/LUKAS COCH AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT — Kerber battled so hard (Picture: EPA)

Germany's Angelique Kerber reacts during her final match against Serena Williams of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, Australia, January 30, 2016. REUTERS/Issei Kato — She believed she could win (Picture: Reuters)

But Williams broke straight back and drew level to 2-2

Serena Williams of the United States plays a backhand return to Angelique Kerber of Germany during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016.(AP Photo/Vincent Thian) — Serena is not easily beaten (Picture: AP)

Serena Williams of the US drinks during a break as she plays against Germany's Angelique Kerber during their women's singles final on day thirteen of the 2016 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 30, 2016. AFP PHOTO / PAUL CROCK -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USEPAUL CROCK/AFP/Getty Images — She was ice cool (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

Kerber broke again to put pressure on Williams

Angelique Kerber of Germany celebrates after winning a point against Serena Williams of the United States during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft) — What a performance (Picture: AP)

Serena Williams of the U.S. reacts during her final match against Germany's Angelique Kerber at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, Australia, January 30, 2016. REUTERS/Thomas Peter — Serena was gutted (Picture: Reuters)

Serena broke back but it wasn’t enough and Kerber marched to victory!

Angelique Kerber of Germany celebrates a point while playing against Serena Williams of the US in their women's singles final match on day 13 of the 2016 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 30, 2016. AFP PHOTO / PETER PARKS -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USEPETER PARKS/AFP/Getty Images — Kerber played so well (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

Germany's Angelique Kerber celebrates after winning her final match against Serena Williams of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, Australia, January 30, 2016. REUTERS/Issei Kato — Kerber was delighted (Picture: Reuters)

Germany's Angelique Kerber celebrates her victory during the women's singles final against Serena Williams of the US on day thirteen of the 2016 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 30, 2016. AFP PHOTO / GREG WOOD -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USEGREG WOOD/AFP/Getty Images — What a win (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 30: Angelique Kerber of Germany is congratulated by Serena Williams of the United States after winning the Women's Singles Final on day 13 of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 30, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images) — Wiliams was a gracious loser (Picture: Getty Images)

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