Ash Barty has ended a 44-year drought taking home her first Australian Open women's singles championship.
Barty defeated American Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) in one hour and 27 minutes on Rod Laver Arena, after a triumphant come-back recovery from two breaks down in the second set.
With a triumphant roar, the 25-year-old, delivered a powerful cross-court forehand past Collins, claiming her third grand slam title.
Stay up-to-date on the latest news with The National Briefing - keeping you in the loop with news as it hits