Ash Barty 'pretty rapt' at special family moment after winning historic Australian Open

Heading into a tiebreak, Barty had the momentum on her side and while Collins was trying everything, the Australian proved too strong in the end.

Barty let out a huge roar after her forehand winner sailed past Collins and was left shellshocked as her childhood hero Evonne Goolagong Cawley was brought out as a surprise to present her with the trophy.

And the 25-year-old was over the moon at the fact that her family were able to be inside Rod Laver Arena to witness her win.

"To my team, wow," she said.

"I've said numerous times that I'm so lucky tonight to have so many people here that love and support me.