Break points Collinspublished at 09:42 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2022
*Barty 6-3 1-4 Collins
Another miss from Barty. Another double fault!
Two break points to Collins.
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Ashleigh Barty beats Danielle Collins 6-3 7-6 (7-2)
Barty becomes first Australian to win women's singles since Christine O'Neil in 1978
American Collins beaten in first Grand Slam final
Australians Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis win men's doubles
Break points Collinspublished at 09:42 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2022
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*Barty 6-3 1-4 Collins
Collins looks like she's on a mission in this set. Barty has to stay in touch and hope the American tightens up in the closing games.
A double fault from Barty silences the crowd - but the Rod Laver Arena Crowd are roaring once again as the Australian produces an excellent forehand winner. 15-15.
Postpublished at 09:38 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2022
*Barty 6-3 1-4 Collins
Image source, Getty ImagesCollins picks her spot with a clinical forehand and has breathing space after Barty goes long with a backhand.
A poor miss from the American, who pulls a cross-court backhand wide - but she makes no mistakes with an overhead at the net.
Very nicely done. Collins races onto a forehand to clinch the hold.
'Dampener on momentum'published at 09:37 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2022
Barty 6-3 1-3 Collins*
Laura Robson
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraThat was a fantastic game from Ash after she ended up going 3-0 down. Put a dampener on Collins momentum.
Postpublished at 09:35 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2022
Barty 6-3 1-3 Collins*
Image source, Getty ImagesBarty responds in style on serve.
Collins can offer nothing in response as the Australian reaches 40-0 with an ace.
A lovely backhand. A love hold gets the world number one on the board in the second set.
Postpublished at 09:34 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2022
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Melbourne ParkAll getting a little nervy in here. There were shrieks and gasps from the home fans during that tense rally on Barty's second break point. But nothing quite as loud as the Collins roars which are being let out at a much more frequent pace now.
'She is roaring'published at 09:33 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2022
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Gigi Salmon
BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra tennis commentator at Melbourne ParkCollins is fearless out there... and she is roaring.
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Danielle Collins survives.
The American executes a backhand to wriggle free and consolidate the break. She's in a great position now.
Some uncharacteristic misses there from Ash Barty.
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Barty 6-3 0-2 Collins*
Collins makes it to deuce as Barty misses on the backhand.
The Australian will have another break point though... can't take it! Barty is at the net ready to finish the job but hits wide. Let-off for Collins.
Break point Bartypublished at 09:30 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2022
Barty 6-3 0-2 Collins*
The world number one fights back. Barty has the chance to respond immediately.
Postpublished at 09:29 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2022
Barty 6-3 0-2 Collins*
Huge game now for Collins to make that breakthrough count.
A Barty miss takes the American to 30-15, but Collins hits a shot out and the noise levels rise in the crowd...
Postpublished at 09:28 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2022
Barty 6-3 0-2 Collins*
Laura Robson
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraA double-handed fist-pump squat - one of the best celebrations I have ever seen!
It's a proper match and you want Collins to play well in the final, when it matters.
Collins breakspublished at 09:27 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2022
Barty 6-3 0-2 Collins*
What a response from Collins!
The American goes on the attack and holds her nerve as she waits for the ball to fall before smashing a winner to break the world number one.
Game on!
Break point Collinspublished at 09:26 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2022
*Barty 6-3 0-1 Collins
The first is saved with an ace.
One more to go.
Break points Collinspublished at 09:26 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2022
*Barty 6-3 0-1 Collins
Image source, Getty ImagesInto the net from Barty! Collins has two break points.
Postpublished at 09:25 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2022
*Barty 6-3 0-1 Collins
Barty curves a forehand wide for 15-15. Can Collins apply some pressure from here?
The American moves ahead as Barty misses again.
Postpublished at 09:24 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2022
*Barty 6-3 0-1 Collins
Laura Robson
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraI actually think that Collins has calmed down over the years. Obviously you can get rowdy on court if you are playing for your college. People took a while to warm to it, but she's calmed it down a lot.
Postpublished at 09:23 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2022
*Barty 6-3 0-1 Collins
That's a really good first game from Collins.
The world number 30 brushes off the disappointment of conceding the first set with a hold to 15, completing the job with a sweet forehand.
Postpublished at 09:22 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2022
Barty 6-3 0-0 Collins*
Image source, Getty ImagesAway we go again inside the Rod Laver Arena.
Ash Barty is one set away from a famous triumph.
Danielle Collins to serve. Can the American find another gear?
'Poses a big question to Collins'published at 09:21 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2022
Barty 6-3 0-0 Collins*
Mark Woodforde
17-time Grand Slam doubles champion on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports ExtraThat's how Barty moves through some of her opponents. They can stick with her and then she just creates that other level.
It poses a big question to Collins - can she find something? Can she manage two straight sets against a world number one?