
Ashleigh Barty beats Danielle Collins to become first home Australian Open singles champion since 1978
CNN
Ashleigh Barty became the first home Australian Open champion since 1978 after beating grand slam final debutante Danielle Collins 6-3 7-6 in Saturday's final.
The world No. 1 was utterly dominant throughout the tournament and clinched a historic title without even dropping a set.
Australian tennis fans had to wait more than four decades for one of their own to be crowned Australian Open champion, with the last home win coming courtesy of Chris O'Neil.

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