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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Crooks

HISTORICAL FACTS: Ashleigh barty ends her country s 44 year wait day 13 at the australian open - Caught on Camera

AP

Ashleigh Barty ended Australia’s 44-year wait for a home singles champion at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

The world number one claimed her third grand slam title with a 6-3 7-6 (2) victory over Danielle Collins to add to her French Open and Wimbledon crowns.

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