Australian Open: Ashleigh Barty beats Danielle Collins in the women’s singles final.© AFP
Australian Open 2022, Women’s Singles Final Highlights: Ashleigh Barty, world no. 1, won her first Australian Open title after beating Danielle Collins in the women’s singles final at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Saturday. After taking the first set 6-3, Barty was trailing 1-5 in the second set at one stage. However, the top-seed broke Collins twice before eventually taking the second set 7-6 (7-2), and sealed her maiden Australian Open title.
Here are the Highlights of the Australian Open 2022 Women’s Singles Final between Ashleigh Barty and Danielle Collins from the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne
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15:44 (IST)
BARTY WINS! THAT’S IT!
That’s it. Ashleigh Barty wins her first Australian Open title after beating Danielle Collins in 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) in the women’s singles final
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15:37 (IST)
OFF TO THE TIE-BREAK!
Barty has shown immense fight back spirit in this set. Serves and serves well to force the 2nd set into a tie-break.
Live Score: Barty 6-3 6-6 Collins
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15:34 (IST)
COLLINS HELDS ON!
After losing four games on the trot, Collins finally wins one, and how important it was. Now all eyes on Barty as she aims to stay in the set. Can she take this into a tie-break?
Live Score: Baryt 6-3 5-6 Collins
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15:32 (IST)
BARTY ON FIRE!
Barty took a 40-0 lead but Collins rallies to peg back the top see 40-30. However, the Australian lands a perfect ace to draw herself level in the first set.
Live Score: Barty 6-3 5-5 Collins
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15:28 (IST)
BARTY BREAKS AGAIN!
This is end to end stuff from Barty as she rallies back from 1-5 to peg back Collins to 4-5. She’ll now serve to draw herself level in the second set.
Live Score: Barty 6-3 4-5 Collins
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15:21 (IST)
COLLINS TO SERVE FOR THE SET!
Collins gets another bite at the cherry after being broken in her previous serve. Barty has pegged her back with her relentless work rate in the last two games.
Live Score: Barty 6-3 3-5 Collins
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15:18 (IST)
BARTY RALLIES!
Barty breaks Collins to keep her hopes alive. Could a few errors from the American prove costly? The Aussie crowd back on their feet again
Live Score: Barty 6-3 2-5 Collins
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15:13 (IST)
COLLINS BREAKS BARTY, AGAIN!
Collins will now serve for the second set after breaking Barty for the second time in the set. Huge game coming up for the both players.
Live Score: Barty 6-3 1-5 Collins
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15:11 (IST)
COLLINS HOLDS ON!
The home crowd in silence as Collins takes the fifth game 40-15 against Barty. The American has served well in the second set.
Live Score: Barty 6-3 1-4 Collins
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15:05 (IST)
COLLINS SURVIVES!
Full in confidence after breaking Barty, Collins survives a couple of break points to take the game eventually.
Live Score: Barty 6-3 0-3 Collins
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14:58 (IST)
COLLINS BREAKS BARTY!
Excellent stuff from Collins. Huge roar from his supporters as she breaks Barty early in the second set.
Live Score: Barty 6-3 0-2 Collins
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14:56 (IST)
COLLINS OFF THE MARK!
Collins takes the first game of the second set after a few hiccups. A backhand, followed by a vicious forehand, gets the job done for the American.
Live Score: Barty 6-3 0-1 Collins
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14:49 (IST)
BARTY TAKES FIRST SET!
The first set is done and dusted as Barty takes the set 6-3. Finishes the first set just as the way she started it. Nails an ace.
On to the next one, and the decisive win. -
14:47 (IST)
BARTY TO SERVE FOR THE SET!
Trailing 15-30, Collins bullies her way back to take the game 40-30. Barty to serve for the set.
Live Updates: Barty 5-3 Collins
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14:43 (IST)
RUTHLESS FROM BARTY!
Cheers all around the Rod Laver Arena as Barty takes the 7th game 40-0.
Live Score: Barty 5-2 Collins
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14:41 (IST)
BARTY BREAKS COLLINS!
First break of the match. Barty rallies and takes the sixth game after a double fault by Collins.
Live Score: Barty 4-2 Collins
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14:34 (IST)
LET-OFF BARTY!
The top seed survives a break point and takes the fifth game. Collins showed absolute power and resilience with his back hands but Barty survives.
Live Score: Barty 3-2 Collins
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14:29 (IST)
COLLINS SURVIVES!
Collins gets a bit lucky. A backhand takes her to 40-15 and a lucky net cord takes the game. Quick to apologise.
Live Score: Barty 2-2 Collins
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14:25 (IST)
BARTY ON FIRE!
The home favourite starts with two massive serves to race to 40-0. Then misses a winner. No worries, fires a serve to the left-hand corner takes the game
Live Score: Barty 2-1 Collins
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14:23 (IST)
IT’S RAINING ACES!
It’s raining aces at the Rod Laver arena as Ash Barty hammers another one to take a 40-0 lead in the third game.
Live Score: Barty 1-1 Collins -
14:21 (IST)
COLLINS OFF THE MARK!
Danielle Collins takes the second game 40-15.
Live Score: Barty 1-1 Collins
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14:20 (IST)
BARTY UP AND RUNNING!
Ash Barty wins the first game with ease.
Leads 1-0 in the first set
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14:15 (IST)
WE”RE UNDERWAY!
The Australian Open 2022 women’s singles final is up and running with Barty hitting an ace.
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14:10 (IST)
THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER!
The match is about to start as both Barty and Collins are out in the court. Can the local favourite Barty finally win an Australian Open? Or will the American cause another huge upset?
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13:12 (IST)
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