Ashleigh Barty wins Wimbledon Women’s Singles title

Ash Barty joined an illustrious list of Australian names etched on Wimbledon silverware as she beat Karolina Pliskova in a nerve-shredding final to become the first woman from Down Under to win the singles title after 41 years.

Ashleigh Barty won her first Wimbledon Singles title on July 10, beating Karolina Pliskova, 6-3, 6-7(4), 6-3. Credit: AFP Photo

Barty is the No. 1 player in the world and was the top seed, but she was not considered a runaway favourite at the beginning of the Wimbledon. Credit: AFP Photo

Just last month, Barty had to retire in the middle of her second-round match at the French Open with an injury to her left hip. Credit: AFP Photo

“This is incredible,” an overwhelmed Barty said as she clutched the trophy. Credit: AP Photo

Barty did not play a warm-up event on grass before Wimbledon but reeled off six straight wins at the All England Club without dropping a set on her way to the final. Credit: AP Photo

Barty is the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon Singles title since Evonne Goolagong Cawley in 1980. Credit: Reuters Photo

Barty idolizes Goolagong Cawley and paid tribute to her throughout this year’s tournament by wearing a version of her scallop-hemmed dress. Credit: Reuters Photo

Barty had a standout year, even with her injury in France, and especially considering that because of Australia’s strict quarantine requirements, she has not been home since March. Barty will not head home until at least after the US Open in September. Credit: AFP Photo