Barty to Face Collins in Bid to End Australian Title Drought

Ash Barty of Australia reacts after defeating Madison Keys of the United States in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 27, 2022. Hamish Blair/AP Photo

MELBOURNE, Australia—Ash Barty was the crowd favorite at Melbourne Park long before she ended a 42-year drought by reaching the Australian Open final.

Danielle Collins said it'll be “spectacular” to take on the women’s No. 1-ranked player in the final of her home Grand Slam event on Saturday.