Ash Barty defeats Danielle Collins to win Australian Open

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Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian to win an Australian Open singles title in 44 years on Saturday.

The crowd favourite and world No. 1 won her home Slam without dropping a single set, defeating American Danielle Collins 6-3, 6-7(2), on Rod Laver Arena.

After wrapping up a comfortable first set in just 32 minutes, Barty found herself in a 1-5 hole when Collins began to apply her trademark aggression and fierce groundstrokes at the beginning of the second frame. Barty was 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217 800-273-3217

The set would eventually require a tie-breaker and Barty displayed nerves of steel to win seven of nine points, letting out a roar of excitement after striking her 14th forehand winner on championship point.

The last Australian to win a singles title at the Australian Open was Chris O'Neil. Barty was presented with the trophy by her mentor and four-time winner of the tournament, Cawley.

This is a dream come true for me and I am so proud to be an Australian.

Barty has won three of the four major trophies and is perfect in Slam finals.

She won her first Grand Slam title at the French Open in 2019. Barty became the first woman to win a Wimbledon title last year.

Barty and Serena Williams are the only active women who have won at least three different majors.

She is one of five active players who have won a major title on all three surfaces.

Barty will pocket over two million dollars for winning the tournament.

It was a great fortnight for Barty who won 14 consecutive sets and only lost two of them. Her 30 games in a run to an Australian Open title is the lowest since Steffi Graff did it 33 years ago.

More to come...