CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Ashleigh Barty won the title in 2022, becoming the first Australian woman to win the title in 44 years.

Detailed explanation-2: -A few points later, Barty threaded a forehand passing shot winner to seal a famous 6-3 7-6(2) triumph. It earned her a third major singles title and saw her become the first Australian player to win the AO singles title in 44 years. It turned out that forehand winner would be the last she would ever strike.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ashleigh Barty wins Australian Open, first Aussie in 44 years to win women’s singles title at home. For the first time in 44 years, the Australian Open has a home-grown women’s singles champion and her name is Ashleigh Barty. The 25-year-old Queenslander and consensus world No.

Detailed explanation-4: -Who was the last Australian to win the Australian Open singles? In 2022, Ash Barty ended a 44-year drought, becoming the first Australian since 1978 to be named a singles champion at Melbourne Park. She defeated Danielle Collins 6-3 7-6 (2) in the final at Rod Laver Arena.

Detailed explanation-5: -The 24-year-old Belarusian player pushed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan to three sets to capture her first Grand Slam singles title.