Barty staved off a fightback from Collins to select up her third Grand Slam title, thus turning into the primary Australian to win the occasion since Chris O’Neil captured the ladies’s title in 1978.
“This can be a dream come true for me, and I’m so proud to be an Aussie,” mentioned Barty, who additionally gained the 2019 French Open and 2021 Wimbledon titles.
“As an Aussie, a very powerful a part of this event is to have the ability to share it with so many individuals and also you guys within the crowd have been nothing wanting distinctive.
“I’ve mentioned quite a few occasions, I’m so fortunate to have so many individuals right here that love and assist me… I’m an extremely lucky and fortunate woman to have a lot love in my nook.”
The 25-year-old Barty turns into the second lively feminine participant to say main titles on all three surfaces, alongside 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams.
“This crowd is without doubt one of the most enjoyable I’ve performed in entrance of… You calm down me, pressure me to play my finest tennis,” Barty mentioned of the group on the floodlit Rod Laver Arena.