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GOOD MORNING The first grand slam of 2022 is reaching it's climax and we've got live coverage of the women's singles final coming up between Ash Barty and Danielle Collins. Both players breezed through their last four matches - who will come away with the trophy? We'll find out over the next few hours, with the pair due on court at about 8.30

A. Barty vs D. Collins | Australian Open
Women's Singles | Final | 29.01.2022 | Rod Laver Arena
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A. Barty (1)
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D. Collins (27)
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Pete Sharland

Updated 29/01/2022 at 10:44 GMT


10:44
That's all from me for now. We'll be back shortly with coverage of the men's doubles final, featuring The Special Ks, Kyrgios and Kokkinakis in an all Aussie final
10:42
Don't forget, the men's singles final is tomorrow and it should be a cracker. Rafa Nadal chases a history making 21st grand slam title, Daniil Medvedev is after his second.
10:40
Reaction from the cube from Tim Henman: "Barty has seemed so cool, calm and collected from the outside, but when you saw her win, you knew it was such a big release. Everybody is so happy that she was able to win today."

Mats Wilander: "I thought Danielle Collins played much better than any of Barty's previous opponents. What an amazing evening for Barty."
10:37
Miss any of the action? Read our report of how Ash Barty won her third grand slam title
10:37
Barty: "This is a dream come true for me. I'm so proud to be an Aussie. Thank you so much everyone, we'll see you next time."
10:36
Barty: "You guys in the crowd have been nothing short of exceptional. This crowd is one of the most fun I've ever played in front of. You brought me so much joy and relaxed me."
10:36
Barty: "To my team, wow, I've said numerous times that I'm so lucky to have so many people here. I'm an incredible fortunate and lucky girl to have so much love in my corner."
10:34
Ash Barty collects the trophy to a standing ovation. "Thank you everyone. I have to say congratulations to Danielle and your team. It's been an amazing fortnight for you. I know you'll be fighting to many more of these in the future."
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10:32
Runner-up Danielle Collins: "I really admire you [Barty] as a player. To have gotten this far has been incredible. It's time to celebrate a big night for Ash. Thanks for everybody who came in support of us."
10:27
The trophy presentation is about to begin and this is going to get emotional. Evonne Goolagong is brought on to present the trophies!
10:17
They will be partying in Australia tonight
10:14
Spare a thought for Danielle Collins. She perhaps did not get going until the second set, but when she did, she played some magnificent tennis, as she did all tournament. Her day will surely come
10:14
That was some comeback from Barty. She was 5-1 down in the second set, but then reeled off four games in a row to level before putting in a stunning tie-break, showing no signs of nerves whatsoever, to land a third grand slam title. What a moment for the world number one!
10:13
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BARTY 6-3 7-6 COLLINS
She has done it! And what a way to win it, ripping a trademark cross court forehand passed Collins, who had come to net. Ash Barty becomes the first Australian women to win the singles title since 1978.
10:12
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BARTY 6-3 6-6* COLLINS
Barty makes it 6-2 as Collins misfires on the forehand. One point to go...
10:10
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BARTY *6-3 6-6 COLLINS
Barty holds a 5-1 lead at the change of ends in the tie-break with a double break of serve. She is two points away from the title!
10:08
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BARTY 6-3 6-6* COLLINS
Barty wins the first three points of the tie-break. The crowd are going ballistic
10:06
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BARTY 6-3 6-6* COLLINS
Wow! How about that for nerves of steel. Barty finds three huge first serves at 15-30 to take the set into a tie-break, a first tie-break for each player in this tournament
10:02
BARTY *6-3 5-6 COLLINS
Good response from Collins, who wins her first game in five as Barty nets on a couple of occasions. Barty to serve to stay in the set
09:59
BARTY 6-3 5-5* COLLINS
Make that four games in a row, as Barty closes it out with an ace. Has Collins got a response here?