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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Crooks

Ashleigh Barty ends wait for a home winner of an Australian Open singles title

AP

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.

The world number one recovered from 5-1 down in the second set to clinch a 6-3 7-6 (2) victory over first-time grand slam finalist Collins and claim her third grand slam title.

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