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Even before a ball was served at Melbourne Park, this year’s Australian Open would have been considered as one of the most dramatic grand slams in recent history. While the Novak Djokovic deportation saga dominated the headlines pre-tournament, the first major of 2022 will now be remembered for the performances by Ash Barty and Rafael Nadal.
Freshly crowned Australian Open champion Ash Barty says she chose to have a low-key celebration following her victory in the women's singles final, admitting she felt «pretty wrecked».
Ashleigh Barty said she would «never forget» winning the Australian Open as she won the final 6-3 7-6 against American Danielle Collins. The world number one was 5-1 down in the second set before pulling off a remarkable comeback to secure victory. Ad/> She reacted to victory with an emotional outburst on court, something that the Australian could not explain.
What would Ashleigh Barty's advice for the girl in the photo holding her racket and trophy be knowing her journey now? "Be patient, have fun, trust your gut every day of the week."
Ashleigh Barty can win 10 more Grand Slams after taking women’s tennis to the “next level”, Eurosport expert Mats Wilander claimed in the wake of her historic Australian Open triumph. Barty ended a 44-year wait for an Australian singles champion in Melbourne as she saw off Danielle Collins in straight sets on Sunday. Ad/> The 25-year-old moved onto three major titles and joined an exclusive club of players to win a Grand Slam on every surface: hard courts, grass and clay.
Was it a foregone conclusion before the crunch moments had even arrived?
Ashleigh Barty roared into the Melbourne night after exorcising 44 years of Australian pain.
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis clinched a maiden Grand Slam title as they beat fellow Australians Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell in the men's doubles final at the Australian Open.