Ashleigh Barty of Australia poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the women's Australian Open final. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Ash Barty really didn't know how to react to this drought-breaking triumph.The usually so reserved and understated champion just let it all out, yelling "yes ...
yes."A quick walk to the net to congratulate the Australian Open runner-up, 28-year-old American Danielle Collins. Yes, that restored some sense of order.
Acknowledge the umpire with a handshake. Yes, that's another important task for the women's top-ranked tennis player.Then back onto Rod Laver Arena to scream out again: "yes ...
yes."Yes, it had been 44 years since an Australian won a singles title at the Australian Open. So no need to keep a lid on the celebrations.