Image copyright Reuters Image caption Ashleigh Barty will become the new world number one in tennisIt has been described by many as the greatest day in Australian women's sporting history. Australian Associated Press golf reporter Evin Priest tweeted that this "HAS to be the greatest day in Aus women's sport". But in recent times, a mix of high-profile events and once-in-a-generation stars have boosted the profile of Australian women's sport. Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Sam Kerr has been described as one of Australia's greatest athletes in any sportMuch of that is a result of Kerr's appeal. "This morning they wake up and we have a world number one in tennis, world number one in surfing, the underdog story of Hannah Green.

Source: BBC June 24, 2019 08:20 UTC