Host Ashley Barty reached the Australian Open women’s singles final four and a half hours faster than Daniel Collins of Melbourne! Collins spent a total of 10.30 hours on the court completing the six matches he has played so far in the tournament, including the semi-finals. Bartia won 6 matches in just 6 hours. The tennis world is watching to see if Collins, playing in the Grand Slam final for the first time, will be able to stop Barty’s jump without losing a single set and thereby thwart the ‘Australian victory party’. The last match between the two was won by Collins.
Whoever wins the final at 2 pm Indian time today will be history. Ashley Barty is set to become the first woman to win the Australian Open after 44 years. And her third career Grand Slam victory. Daniel Collins’ victory will pave the way for the rise of a new Grand Slam champion in women’s tennis.
Admission for more spectators
More spectators enter the Australian Open final after native Ashley Barty reached the final. The Australian government has approved a proposal by the state of Victoria to increase the number of spectators to 80 per cent. Until now, only 65 percent of the stadium’s capacity was occupied by people.
Ashley Barty
Age-25
World Ranking – 1
Grand Slam – 2
Career Trophy-14
198 wins so far, 73 defeats
Daniel Collins
Age- 28
World Ranking-30
So far -84 wins, 59 losses
Grand Slam-0
Career Trophy- 2
Collins is a brilliant player in the baseline game. I will have to overcome a tough challenge in the final.-Ashley Barty
I have no idea who the audience will support today. Instead, the goal is to inspire the audience. – Daniel Collins
English Summary: Australian Open final: Danielle Collins’ power vs Ash Barty’s craft
