Kerber, seeded seventh and number six in the WTA Rankings, won a beautiful and thrilling final 6-4 3-6 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park Australia.
The 28-year-old Angelique Kerber is the first German to win a major singles title since Steffi Graf at the 1999 Roland-Garros French Open.
Serena Williams 34-year-old missed yet again the chance to tie open-era record of 22 titles, record held by Germany's Steffi Graf.
Gongrats to both champions Angelique Kerber and Serena Williams, for a fabulous Australian Open final.
Angelique Kerber, really played awesome and good tennis. kerber played like a champion today.
The new number 2 in the WTA Rankings Angelique Kerber just held her nerves and was rock solid against such an unbeliavable champion like Serena Williams! And I must say, Serena was so nice in defeat, this really shows that Serena Williams is an amazing person and a great champion.
Serena Williams, a great champion showing her class after she lost, Serena, gracious in defeat today surely she will get her 22nd 23rd Grand Slam.
And one more time Congratulations to Angelique Kerber the 2016 Australian Open Champion!