Australian Open: Asheigh Barty makes surprise entry at Melbourne Park ahead of finals

Australian Open: Former World No.1 Ashleigh Barty has made a surprise appearance at the Melbourne Park to give away Daphne Akhurst Memorial Trophy ahead of the of Australian Open final. Barty who won the tournament last year and announced her shocking retirement months layer received a rousing standing ovation from the crowd.

Ash Barty- the one of the greatest

In 2022, she claimed her third and final major title by defeating Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6 in the final to become Australia’s first homegrown champion in 44 years.

Love to see it 🥹

2022 #AusOpen champion @ashbarty delivers the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup onto court 🏆pic.twitter.com/t41eJavzJK

— wta (@WTA) January 28, 2023

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Aryna Sabalenka wins Australian Open

Talking about 2023 finals, Belarusian fifth seed Aryna Sabalenka defeated Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to win her first Grand Slam title on Saturday.

How about a round of applause for one superb Grand Slam final 👏#AusOpen • #AO2023 pic.twitter.com/jQyoVcwCTr

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2023

Queen of Melbourne 👑#AusOpen • #AO2023 pic.twitter.com/GZzseuGcCQ

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2023

With Sabalenka, taking the court to finish off the match, she got emotional while walking to the court to receive the trophy. After winning on her fourth match point, Sabalenka fell to the court in celebration when Rybakina overhit a forehand long.

There's nothing like your first Grand Slam singles title 🏆@SabalenkaA • #AusOpen • #AO2023 pic.twitter.com/O48azgVzWu

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2023

The legendary @BillieJeanKing passes Daphne to @SabalenkaA 🏆#AusOpen • #AO2023 pic.twitter.com/TGdV0Qjteh

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2023

This moment 🙌@SabalenkaA • #AusOpen • #AO2023 pic.twitter.com/HlaKVY8ajY

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2023

Dancing with Daphne 💃 🏆@SabalenkaA • #AusOpen • #AO2023 pic.twitter.com/hLschv3DXD

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2023

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