Women's Singles | |
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2005 Australian Open | |
Champion | Serena Williams |
Runner-up | Lindsay Davenport |
Final score | 2–6, 6–3, 6–0 |
Justine Henin was the defending champion, but she could not compete this year due to a knee injury.
Serena Williams won her second Australian Open title despite being three match points down in the third set of semifinals against Maria Sharapova, defeating World No. 1 and compatriot Lindsay Davenport in the final.
This event is notable for the first Grand Slam appearances from future World No. 1 and Grand Slam Champion Ana Ivanovic and double Grand Slam champion Li Na.