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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Crooks

Ashleigh Barty brings the good times back for Australian tennis

AP

Ashleigh Barty’s Australian Open victory has not only made her the first home singles champion for 44 years, but also the most successful Australian singles player in four decades.

Barty defeated American Danielle Collins 6-3 7-6 (2) to emulate Chris O’Neil, who won her only grand slam title in Melbourne in 1978.

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