Ashleigh Barty jumped into Melbourne’s night, eyes closed and fist clenched, she had fun, ‘Yes!’ It echoed across the city, a country, indicating the end of 44 years anxiously waiting for the Aussie to reach the Australian Open.
“It’s rather surreal.
I don’t know what to do or what must be felt,” Barty said about his celebration following the 87-minute final against Danielle Collins.
“I took out a little emotion and was celebrated with many people.
Everything came out at once, a very special moment.
The energy was extraordinary tonight.” Barty was impressed with the legs for sure these two weeks, dropping only 21 matches on the way to the final, raising bets on between fans.
Rod Laver Arena, packed with capacity, decorated by the Pantheon of Sporting Greats, including the man named after the Rod Laver.
The presence of Ian Thorpe, Cathy Freeman and the last house champion of the opening this year, Chris O’Neil demanded night air in anticipation.
Barty, however, brings a burden with light born from the stage.
Win Win 6-3, 7-6 (2-6 (2-6).
That he has won three major titles on a different surface is tribute for the completeness of the aussie game.
Finally billed as a contrasting style clash – Lucid Barty’s talent versus Collins stubborn – down to the start.
Americans have the opportunity to break the fifth game, but Barty quickly closed the front door and in the next match went ahead when Collins blamed a double.
It seems that the noisy full-house house has settled at the end of the first set, Given that the beloved nation is responsible for the contest.
But Collins, who struggled with a back back problem, so he did not sit on the turn of the tip anytime during the tournament, did not go down calmly.
He went bankrupt twice to lead 5-1.
As if calling, Barty Lifting the game, he was not above the court, but his shot, created openings and left Collins Short.
Barty won five of them The next six matches and lifted toast to the stands with near-breakers without flaws.
The surprise for the 25-year-old is the presence of his idol – Evonne Goolagong Cawley – The Four-Time Australian Open Champion, who witnessed the final of a room inside the stadium.
Barty cried when the 70-year-old child walked out for the presentation ceremony where he handed over the prize champions — Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup.
“I think he didn’t come, I have talked to him before, he said he lives at home and can’t travel down this year,” Barty said, his eyes lit up.
“To be honest it’s amazing.” Collins, who struggled with lower back problems, applauded the champion.
“It is very clear with his success for the past few years where he is ranked.
I mean, No.
1 in the world, right? He plays extraordinary tennis,” Americans, added himself, “I did everything I could.
Giving myself a chance there in the end, unfortunately it didn’t work.
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AUS Open: Barty ended Australia Waiting for Women’s Champion
