Barty makes bright startīarty's victory over 27th seed Collins iced a superb campaign at Melbourne Park, with the Australian not dropping a set.Įntering the final, she had lost just 21 games in her previous six matches.Īside from the confidence gained from her earlier victories, Barty could also call upon the experience of her two previous wins in major singles finals, while Collins was appearing in her first decider.Ĭollins, however, did not seem to be overwhelmed by the occasion. 'I really admire you as a player you are and the variety of your game, and hopefully I can implement some of that into mine.'īarty's win means she joins Serena Williams as the only active players on the WTA Tour to win majors on all three surfaces. It has been tremendous to watch her climb the rankings all the way to number one and live out her dreams. 'A phenomenal two weeks, a phenomenal two weeks if. 'I owe a big congratulations to Ash,' Collins said. 'I think as an Aussie, the most important part of this tournament is being able to share it with so many people and you guys today in the crowd have been nothing shy of exceptional,' she said.Ĭollins - who is expected to leap inside the top 10 from her current ranking of 30 - paid tribute to Barty. 'I cannot thank you for all the time and love you put in.'īarty did not forget the crowd, who savoured the moment after decades waiting for the next Australian women's champion. Nobody has changed from the team, I love you guys to death and you are the best in the business,' she said. First round: def Lesia Tsurenko 6-0, 6-1Īs always, Barty spoke in awe of her 'team' - which includes coach Craig Tyzzer - who have been by her side throughout her career.Second round: def Lucia Bronzetti 6-1, 6-1.Third round: def Camila Giorgi 6-2, 6-3.Fourth round: def Amanda Anisimova 6-4, 6-3.Quarterfinal: def Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-0.

'I am an incredibly fortunate and lucky girl to have so much love in my corner.' Barty's triumphant run

'It's pretty bloody special that mum and dad, and my sisters are here and I'm so happy they could be here today. 'I am so lucky tonight to have so many people here that love me, support me,' she said. Earlier in her presentation speech on court, Barty thanked her family for their support.

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