Australian Open champion Ashleigh Barty is behaving very naturally after the victory, despite the great triumph.
“Thank you. I have to start with congratulations to my rival Danielle Collins. You’re already in the Top 10 and that’s well deserved. You’ll have a lot of success in the future, I’m sure. I’m a little shocked, the last 2 weeks have been very exciting. For us, it is the easy part – to play on the court and have fun. However, this would not have been possible without you”, were the first words of the champion. “As an Australian, the most important thing was to share these moments with you. This audience is amazing, without this energy I would not have gotten here. This is a dream come true. I am incredibly proud to be in this place”, said the excited Ashleigh Barty.
The American Danielle Collins, who is playing in the final of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time, also made an extremely good impression.
“I think Ashleigh Barty has proven to be the best tennis player in the world right now. She’s amazing. I want to thank everyone in the tournament – from those who brought me coffee in the morning to those who drove me to practice”, said the American. “Thanks to my rival, who believed in me and without whom I would not be able to be here. Thanks to my friend Tom for making my life meaningful and tidy. I hope to be together for many more years”, said the emotional Danielle Collins, who was moved by the award ceremony.
