Both of them are Belarussian

They are the last two players to successfully defend the Australian Open Women’s Singles title (2012-13 & 2023-24)

Their victories in Melbourne were their first two major singles titles

Both defeated a Russian-born player to win their first title (Maria Sharapova & Elena Rybakina)

Both defeated a Chinese player to win their second title (Li Na & Qinweng Zheng)