Ash Barty has defied intense pressure and expectation to become the first home hope to win the Australian Open singles crown in 44 years.
Despite the late wobble, the straight-sets win ensured Barty's march to the title was the most commanding campaign since Steffi Graf in the second-ever Open at Melbourne Park in 1989. In addition to busting the infamous home hoodoo in Melbourne, Barty also joins the great Serena Williams as only the second active player in women's tennis to have captured grand slam titles on clay, grass and hard courts.
The Australian didn't need a second invitation, closing out the opening set with another ace wide out.
If you play sport, she is the perfect example of sportsmanship. A class act. (kyrgios et al take note)
Way to go
MsRonnyB 👏👏👍
Yes! 😎
Legend!
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