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Australian Open 2022 | Ashleigh Barty lifts title; first Australian to win home Grand Slam

Australia's Ashleigh Barty holds the trophy after winning against U.S.' Danielle Collins during their women's singles final match on day thirteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 29, 2022. (Source: AFP)

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.

The world number one was 5-1 down in the second set but came storming back to win on a tiebreak and sweep past the 27th seed 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) to be crowned Australian Open champion in front of an expectant Rod Laver Arena crowd.

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