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Collins stands between Barty and the end of Australia's title drought

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Ash Barty will carry the weight of a nation on her shoulders when she faces big-hitting American Danielle Collins in Saturday's Australian Open final, as she seeks to end her country's 44-year wait for a home champion.

The world number one has lost just 21 games to reach her maiden final at Melbourne Park and is primed to become the first local since Chris O'Neil in 1978 to win the Australian Open.

Standing in the Australian's way is Collins, a first-time Grand Slam finalist. The American is a big underdog but Barty is not underestimating her. “She's someone who stands on the baseline and can hit all spots of the court from any position. I think the challenge is going to be trying to get her off-balance. I think the way she's able to control the baseline and really take the game on ... she's one of the most fierce competitors out here. She loves to get in your face and loves to really take it on.”

 

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