Collins crushes Swiatek to set up Barty final
MELBOURNE : American Danielle Collins stunned Poland's Iga Swiatek with a commanding 6-4 6-1 victory to reach the Australian Open final on Thursday where she will face local favourite Ash Barty.
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Ash Barty advances to Australian Open final after defeating Madison Keys in straight sets
Ash Barty has reached the final of her home major for the first time in her career, becoming the first local player in 42 years to reach the Australian Open women's singles decider.
'It's unreal' - Ash Barty delighted to reach her maiden Australian Open final on home soil after beating Madison Keys
Ash Barty says it is “unreal” to be in her first Australian Open final after breezing past Madison Keys 6-1 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena. Barty has spent just over six hours on court en route to her first Grand Slam final on home soil and will face either Iga Swiatek or Danielle Collins in the final. Ad/> Although Barty admitted after the match she «probably won't watch» the other semi, she is delighted to have the chance to win the title.
Barty unlocks Keys to reach maiden Australian Open final
MELBOURNE: Ash Barty stood one win away from ending Australia's 44-year wait for a home-grown champion after she defeated American Madison Keys 6-1 6-3 in the Australian Open semi-final on Thursday (Jan 27).
Australian Open 2022 - Ashleigh Barty eases into Australian Open final with dominant win over Keys
Ashleigh Barty has beaten Madison Keys 6-1, 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena, securing her place in the final of the Australian Open. The world No 1 made the perfect start to the match, breaking her opponent’s serve at the first time of asking. Having missed a decisive shot to take the game to deuce, squandering two advantages before ceding break point, Keys attempted to catch Barty out with a drop shot only for the Australian to sprint forwards and whip the ball back across the court with a vengeance.
Australian Open: Ashleigh Barty beats Madison Keys to reach Melbourne final
Ashleigh Barty became the first home player to reach the Australian Open women's singles final in 42 years as she beat Madison Keys in straight sets on a jubilant Rod Laver Arena.
Ashleigh Barty thrashes Madison Keys to race into Australian Open final
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