Jan 29, 2022 – 16:23 (IST)
That concludes our live blog from the women’s final of the Australian Open. Barty ends Australi’s 44-year wait in dramatic fashion. Tomorrow the focus moves to the men where Rafael Nadal chases a 21st Grand Slam against ‘disruptor’ Daniil Medvedev. Until tomorrow, goodbye!
Jan 29, 2022 – 16:16 (IST)
Ash Barty continues in the speech
“To my team, wow! I have said numerous times I am so lucky to have so many people here who love and support me.
“Mum, dad and my sisters, I am an incredibly fortunate and lucky girl to have so much love in my corner.
“No one has changed in our team, we are the best in the business and I can’t thank you for all the time you put into me.
“As an Aussie the most important part of this is being able to share it and you guys have been nothing short of exceptional. This crowd is one of the most fun I have ever played in front of – you relaxed me and forced me to play my best tennis! Against a champion like Danielle I had to bring that today.”
“This is a dream come true to me and I am so proud to be an Aussie, so thank you so much everyone – we will see you next time!”
Jan 29, 2022 – 16:14 (IST)
Presentation ceremony: Ashleigh Barty
“Thank you everyone so much, I have to say congratulations to Danielle, it has been an amazing fortnight for you, I know you will be fighting for many more of these in the future.
“I am a little stumped, I would love to thank everyone who does so much work behind the scenes – it takes a real big village to put on an event like this, this tournament has been one of my favourite experiences, so thank you so much for that.
“To all the umpires, ball kids, everyone who makes it so easy for us players to do what we do – you guys makes it seamless and without you we’d be lost!”
Jan 29, 2022 – 16:13 (IST)
Presentation ceremony: Danielle Collins
“First I think I owe a big congratulations to Ash on a phenomenal two weeks and phenomenal couple of years.
“I really admire you as the player you are, the variety in your game and hopefully I can implement some of that into mine.
“We wouldn’t be standing here without all of the awesome people behind this tournament, it is one of my favourite events to compete at and I am so grateful, it is a childhood dream of mine – I think this is most of the players’ favourite Grand Slams.”
Jan 29, 2022 – 16:07 (IST)
What a beautiful moment!
Jan 29, 2022 – 16:04 (IST)
Collins: “Big congrats to Ash on a phenomenal 2 weeks here & a phenomenal couple of years. It’s been tremendous to watch her climb the rankings to #1 & live out her dream. I really admire you as the player you are & variety of your game & hopefully I can implement some of that into mine”
Jan 29, 2022 – 15:59 (IST)
Surprise! Aussie legend and Barty’s mentor Evonne Goolagong Cawley to present the trophies
Jan 29, 2022 – 15:54 (IST)
First person to get a hug from Barty was her first pro doubles partner Casey Dellacqua
Jan 29, 2022 – 15:53 (IST)
THE ROAR!
Jan 29, 2022 – 15:51 (IST)
ASH BARTY ‘YOU ROCK! Well done!’