Womens Tennis

Local heroines: Champions on home soil

Ashleigh Barty claimed her third major title at the 2022 Australian Open without dropping a set, becoming the first home women's champion at the tournament since Chris O'Neil in 1978.

Ashleigh Barty became the first home champion in 44 years when she claimed her third Grand Slam trophy at the 2022 Australian Open – her fourth title on home soil. Take a look back at the last 30 players to win WTA singles titles in their own countries.

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