Ash Barty defeats Danielle Collins for Australian Open women’s title

January 29, 2022:

Ashleigh Barty of Australia has won the women’s title at the Australian Open in Melbourne, defeating Danielle Collins of the United States in two sets – 6-3, 7-6 — with the second set decided in a tiebreaker.

The match ended about 5 a.m. Saturday, eastern U.S. time.

After the match ended, Australian tennis legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley appeared to participate in the trophy presentation ceremony.

Australia’s Ashleigh Barty in action during the final against Danielle Collins of the U.S.
(Reuters)

It was the third major win for Barty and ended a 44-year drought for Australians at their home tournament. Chris O’Neil was the last Australian to win the title, in 1978, and Wendy Turnbull was the last Australian to appear in the final, in 1980, according to The Associated Press.

The win by the Australian player on Australian soil set off an immediate and loud celebration there.

After Barty won the first set, Collins stormed back to a 5-1 lead in the second set, only to see Barty catch up and defeat her in the tiebreaker for the championship.

Danielle Collins of the U.S. in action during the final against Australia’s Ashleigh Barty.
(Reuters)

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