Australian Open: Ashleigh Barty wins first Melbourne title by beating Danielle Collins
Ashleigh Barty beat Danielle Collins to win the Australian Open title, ending the home nation's 44-year wait for a Grand Slam women's singles champion.
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Ashleigh Barty ends wait for a home winner of an Australian Open singles title
Ashleigh Barty brilliantly fulfilled her country’s expectations by defeating Danielle Collins to become the first home player for 44 years to win an Australian Open singles title.
Barty beats Collins to win Australian Open
An imperious Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian to win her home Grand Slam in 44 years Saturday, halting the charge of fearless American Danielle Collins in straight sets.
Australian Open live blog: Ash Barty beats Danielle Collins to win historic women's singles title
World number one Ash Barty brings the Australian Open women's title down under for the first time in 44 years, fighting back from two breaks down in the second set to beat Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) in the final.
Roger Federer 'knows what's going on' as Rafael Nadal eyes 21st Grand Slam title at Australian Open - Henman
Roger Federer 'knows what is going on' as Rafael Nadal eyes his 21st Grand Slam singles title in the Australian Open final, says Eurosport expert Tim Henman. The Spaniard, who is eyeing a historic major title in improbable fashion, brushed the big-hitting Italian aside in four sets, 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3, on Rod Laver Arena in what ended up being an inspired semi-final win. Ad/> A few months ago, the 35-year-old did not even know if he would be in Australia to participate after struggling with injuries over a sustained period ahead of the tournament.
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Nadal meets dream-wrecker Medvedev in more than just a Slam final
MELBOURNE : Rafa Nadal and Daniil Medvedev will face off in a generational clash on Sunday for the year's first Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open, with both men having the chance to write their names into the record books.