After 41 long years, Australia has another Wimbledon women's singles finalist to savour after Ash Barty produced a dazzling performance to defeat former champion Angelique Kerber. Ash Barty (pictured) has become the first Australian woman to make the Wimbledon finals in 41 years after a dominant semi-final victoryBarty beat German Angelique Kerber in straight sets to book her spot in the Grand Slam final in a match-up she said would be her 'greatest test'A first Wimbledon final. Barty has payed homage to the players that inspired her own career, as she payed tribute to Evonne Goolagong Cawley. The women's world number one has been wearing a white skirt featuring a scalloped hem - just like Evonne Goolagong Cawley did so elegantly as a 19-year-old in 1971. Goolagong Cawley is said to be humbled by the accolade, stating it 'just blows her mind' and it was 'a truly fantastic thing to do.'

Source: Daily Mail July 08, 2021 14:15 UTC