The usually so reserved and understated champion just let it all out, yelling "yes, yes." A quick walk to the net to congratulate the Australian Open runner-up, 28-year-old American Danielle Collins. Then back onto Rod Laver Arena to scream out again: "yes, yes." Yes, it had been 44 years since an Australian won a singles title at the Australian Open, quite an anomaly for a country with such a long list of Grand Slam champions. She recovered from 5-1 down in the second set to beat Collins 6-3, 7-6 (2) in the final on Saturday night, becoming the first Australian to win the Australian Open women's singles championship since Chris O'Neil in 1978.

Source: Manila Times January 30, 2022 22:12 UTC