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Kerber jumps in the Yarra River to celebrate her Australian Open triumph

As promised, Angelique Kerber took a dip in Melbourne's famous Yarra River, to celebrate her astonishing victory over Serena Williams in the Australian Open final. Coach Torben Beltz accompanied the new Grand Slam champion and world No.2 WTA player.

She did it! Step aside Jim Courier, @AngeliqueKerber is coming through. #AusOpen #YarraRiver pic.twitter.com/yVvZDoDiDJ

— Australian Open (@AustralianOpen) January 30, 2016

The 28-year-old also dressed up, brought champagne and took her Daphne Akhurst Memorial Trophy to the Government House in Melbourne for the traditional Australian Open photoshoot.