JAN 29
Melbourne Park
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Barty and Collins battle for Melbourne title

World No.1 Ashleigh Barty aims to become the first Australian woman to win her home Grand Slam since 1978, against Danielle Collins, appearing in her maiden major final 
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Ashleigh Danielle
 
Barty AUS Collins USA 

HEAD-TO-HEAD
Barty leads 3-1 
Last meeting
3-6, 4-6, Adelaide 2021

ROUTE TO FINAL
L. Tsurenko   R1 C. Dolehide
L. Bronzetti  R2 A. Konjuh
C. Giorgi     R3 C. Tauson
A. Anisimova  R4 E. Mertens
J. Pegula     QF A. Cornet
M. Keys       SF I. Swiatek 
6-1, 6-3      6-4, 6-1

GRAND SLAM BEST
SF        Aus. Open* SF
Won 2019  R. Garros QF
Won 2021  Wimbledon R3
R4        U.S. Open R3
   
14 WTA titles 2
 
Started 2022 with superb streak of ten successive wins

Conquered health issues to secure first WTA titles in 2021
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