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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Crooks

Home favourite Ashleigh Barty to meet Danielle Collins in Australian Open final

AP

Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian woman to reach the final of her home grand slam for more than 40 years and will take on first-time finalist Danielle Collins at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

World No 1 Barty went into her semi-final against Madison Keys on an expectant Rod Laver Arena having not come close to dropping a set all tournament and eased to a 6-1 6-3 victory in only 62 minutes.

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