Barty is the first native to win in 44 years

Barty is the first native to win in 44 years

Ashleigh Barty is finishing her summer fairy tale. As the first local since Christine O’Neil in 1978, she won the Australian Open thanks to a 6: 3, 7: 6 (7: 2) in the final against the American Danielle Collins.

Ashleigh Barty’s whoop after beating Danielle Collins.

Hamish Blair / AP

Ever since Ashleigh Barty was ranked among the best tennis players in the world, she and her compatriots have dreamed of this day and that she would be the one to make Australia happy with a home tournament title.

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