Australian Open live in the ticker: final Barty vs. Collins and Kyrgios/Kokkinakis vs. Ebden/Purcell

On Saturday things will get serious for the Australian tennis pros in the women’s and men’s doubles final.

The world number one Ashleigh Barty meets the American Danielle Collins (No. 27). It could be Barty’s first Grand Slam title in Melbourne. So far she has won at the French Open and Wimbledon.

In men’s doubles, the Australia Festival could continue. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis, who entered Melbourne with a wildcard, will play against their compatriots Max Purcell and Matthew Ebden.

The penultimate tournament day for you live in the ticker:

Australian Open live in the ticker – top matches of the day:

(All times in CET)

• NOW: Ashleigh Barty (AUS/1) – Danielle Collins (USA/27)
• in connection: Thanasi Kokkinakis/Nick Kyrgios (AUS/WC) – Matthew Ebden/Max Purcell (AUS)

10:03 a.m. Barty-Collins 3-2

Another fast serve from Collins follows, but then Barty has to go over deuce after a forehand error. She pulls the longline out of the halffield and Collins has her first break ball. Barty fends that off with a very clever forehand winner. With an ace, she still converts to 3:2.

9:53 a.m. Barty-Collins 2-1

Collins also has little difficulty in her first service game. It’s 1:1. Another squeaky clean service from Barty follows, including several aces. With a service winner, the favorite turns the game ball to 2:1.

9:48 a.m. Barty 1 Collins 0

It starts with serve Barty. The Australian quickly leads 40-0, but Collins comes close thanks in part to a strong longline on the return. With a service winner, Barty still gets the point to 1:0.

INFO – Barty-Collins

Barty remains number one in the world regardless of the outcome of the final. At Collins, too, the new position in the ranking is already certain, no matter how the final ends. The American will move up into the top ten in tenth place.

INFO – Barty-Collins

It is the fifth meeting between the two players. Barty leads in a direct duel with 3:1. The last encounter, however, went to Collins. Almost exactly a year ago, the American clearly won in straight sets.

INFO – Barty-Collins

Breaks a black streak? The last time an Australian won the singles title in Melbourne was in 1977. Ashleigh Barty can change that today. The world number one is the favorite in the final against Danielle Collins. But the American shouldn’t be underestimated and has particularly impressed with her fighting spirit in the last two weeks.

INFO – Welcome

Good morning and welcome to the penultimate day of competition at the Australian Open 2022 in Melbourne. It could be a real day of celebration for Australians. Ashleigh Barty will fight for the title in her home grand slam in the women’s final from 9:30 a.m. against American Danielle Collins. In addition, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis play in the doubles final against their compatriots Max Purcell and Matthew Ebden. Sebastian Würz ticks live for you.

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