Ash Barty became the first Australian woman to win Wimbledon since idol Evonne Goolagong triumphed for a second time in 1980. The 25-year-old marked the 50th anniversary of fellow Australian Goolagong's first Wimbledon title by beating Karolina Pliskova 6-3 6-7(4) 6-3 in a nervy Centre Court final. Being able to be able to play here at Wimbledon was nothing short of a miracle. Barty slammed a forehand volley into the net at 30-30 with an open court gaping. While Barty won her maiden Grand Slam at the French Open in 2019, she said winning Wimbledon was extra special.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 11, 2021 00:33 UTC