Caroline Wozniacki claimed the women's singles title at the Australian Open ©Getty Images

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Caroline Wozniacki and Simona Halep were both bidding for their first Grand Slam crown
Caroline Wozniacki and Simona Halep were both bidding for their first Grand Slam crown
The Romanian fought back from 4-1 down to take the first set to a tie-break ©Getty Images
The Romanian fought back from 4-1 down to take the first set to a tie-break ©Getty Images
Both players battled injury and brutal conditions throughout a gripping final ©Getty Images
Both players battled injury and brutal conditions throughout a gripping final ©Getty Images
The heat did not relent despite the match taking place in the evening ©Getty Images
The heat did not relent despite the match taking place in the evening ©Getty Images
The Danish player forced her Romanian opponent to serve to stay in the match ©Getty Images
The Danish player forced her Romanian opponent to serve to stay in the match ©Getty Images
Simona Halep made an error on match point to hand Caroline Wozniacki the title ©Getty Images
Simona Halep made an error on match point to hand Caroline Wozniacki the title ©Getty Images
A tearful Wozniacki greets Halep after the end of the match ©Getty Images
A tearful Wozniacki greets Halep after the end of the match ©Getty Images
The result saw Caroline Wozniacki become the first Danish player to win a Grand Slam ©Getty Images
The result saw Caroline Wozniacki become the first Danish player to win a Grand Slam ©Getty Images
Caroline Wozniacki will replace Simona Halep as world number on when the rankings are published next week ©Getty Images
Caroline Wozniacki will replace Simona Halep as world number on when the rankings are published next week ©Getty Images