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Barty says ‘dream come true’ to win first Australian Open title

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Ash Barty of Australia in action againstJessica Pegula of the U.S. during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open on Tuesday. [AP]

World number one Ash Barty said her dream came true after she ended Australia’s 44-year wait for a home winner at the Australian Open by beating American Danielle Collins 6-3 7-6(2) in the final yesterday.

Barty staved off a fightback from Collins to pick up her third Grand Slam title, thus becoming the first Australian to win the event since Chris O’Neil captured the women’s title in 1978.

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