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Ash Barty Becomes First Australian Since 1978 to Win Australian Open

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 29: Ashleigh Barty of Australia celebrates match point in her Women’s Singles Final match against Danielle Collins of United States during day 13 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 29, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

(January 29, 2022) World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian to win her home major since 1978 when she defeated 27th-seeded American Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6(2) on Saturday in Melbourne. This is the Australian’s third major title – she won Wimbledon in 2021 and Roland Garros in 2019. She stands a U.S. Open title away from the career “Grand Slam.” The last Australian to even reach the final in Melbourne was Wendy Turnbull in 1980.

The 25-year-old had to rally from 1-5 down in the second set to close out the match in straight sets. Barty won the tournament without losing a set.

Australia’s Ashleigh Barty holds the trophy after winning against Danielle Collins of the US during their women’s singles final match on day thirteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 29, 2022. (Photo by PAUL CROCK/AFP via Getty Images)

For Danielle Collins, her final two performance launched her into the Top 10 for the first time making her the top American woman in the rankings.

More to follow….

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