Barty crowned Wimbledon champion

AUSTRALIA, we have a new Wimbledon champion. The fourty-one-year drought is over.

World number one Ash Barty staked her place in history with a stunning three-set 6-3, 6-7 (7/4), 6-3 victory over eighth-seeded Czech Karolína Plískova.

Barty, 25, became the first Aussie woman to claim the Wimbledon ladies’ singles title since fellow Indigenous Australian Evonne Goolagong Cawley did in 1980.

The newly-crowned Barty shed tears after the match, describing her win as a “miracle” that allows her to join her idol as tennis royalty.

“The stars aligned for me over the past fortnight,” said Barty.

“That it happened to fall on the 50th anniversary of Evonne’s first title here is absolutely incredible.”

“Evonne is a very special person in my life,” said Barty.

“I think she has been iconic in paving a way for young indigenous youth to believe in their dreams and to chase their dream.

“She’s done exactly that for me as well. Her legacy off the court is incredible. I think if I could be half the person that Evonne is, I’d be a very, very happy person.”

While her victory came at 1am (AEST), plenty of Australian’s were up to cheer Ash home.

– BY LACHLAN GELEIT/ SEN