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.
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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