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Ash Barty wins the French Open!

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Barty wins! 

Tennis star Ashleigh Barty just became the first Australian woman in 46 years to win the French Open. 

WATCH: Marketa Vondrousova speaks at press conference after losing to Ash Barty

Ashleigh Barty has won the Grand Slam in straight sets, beating out Czech player Marketa Vondrousova, in a truly stunning game of tennis. 

The 23-year-old is the first Australian woman to win at Roland Garros since Margaret Court took out the title in 1973, a whopping 46 years ago. 

Other Aussie tennis legends Evonne Goolagong Cawley and Lesley Bowrey have also bested their opponents in a french open final back in 1971 and 1965 respectively.

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This marks the first time Ash Barty has made it to a grand slam final. 

Ash won her first grand slam 6-1 6-3, becoming the French Open champion of 2019. 

Barty told the press: “I have been able to play really good tennis when I’ve needed it. I never dreamt that I’d be sitting here with this trophy here at the French Open.”

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