From the last Australian Open champion to the one who had finally broken the 44-year drought for the locals in our biggest tennis event, five words summed up how everyone who had watched in person at the venue and live on television felt: "Congratulations, I think you're awesome."
The meeting between Chris O'Neil, the 1978 women's singles champion, and Ash Barty came in the corridors of Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, which was buzzing after Barty had won the women's title last Saturday night.
