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Barty ends Australia's long wait for Wimbledon women's title

July 10, 2021 Australia's Ashleigh Barty poses as she celebrates with the trophy after winning her final match against Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova Pool via REUTERS

World number one Ash Barty became the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon singles title for 41 years on Saturday when she defeated Czech Karolina Pliskova 6-3 6-7(4) 6-3 in the final.

The 25-year-old Barty, who won her maiden Grand Slam at Roland Garros in 2019, emulated her idol Evonne Goolagong who claimed the second of her All England Club titles in 1980.

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