Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian to win a singles title at a home grand slam in 44 years after beating Danielle Collins in straight sets. Having taken the first set 6-4, the 25-year-old fought back from 5-1 down to win the second set 7-6(2) at Melbourne Park. Barty has now won three out of the four majors, adding to her victories at Wimbledon last year and the 2019 French Open. The Australian and Serena Williams are now the only active women’s players to have won grand slam titles on all three surfaces.
