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Ash Barty has won the Australian Open final in straight sets against Danielle Collins to end a 44-year drought for Australian women at their home Grand Slam tournament

Melbourne (AFP) - An imperious Ashleigh Barty said it was a dream come true after on Saturday becoming the first Australian to win her home Grand Slam in 44 years, but the memories made along the way were more important than the trophy.

Melbourne (AFP) - Multi-talented Ashleigh Barty has been a professional cricketer, won a golf tournament and now taken her place among the giants of Australian tennis after winning her home Grand Slam on Saturday.

World number one Ashleigh Barty won the Australian Open women's title on Saturday night by defeating Danielle Collins in the final.

The all-Australian battle for the men’s doubles title plays out on Rod Laver Arena

Kokkinakis and Kyrgios took the title in two sets from their compatriots to follow up Ash Barty’s success on a glory day for Australia

The world number one was 5-1 down in the second set but came storming back to win on a tie-break

Melbourne (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.

Ash Barty made Australian Open history after defeating Danielle Collins to become the first Aussie singles winner of the Grand Slam in 44 years.

Barty is the first Australian singles champion in Melbourne since Chris O’Neil in 1978.

Ash Barty has become the first Australian to win their home singles title in 44 years after beating the American Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6 (2)