Semifinal Blog: After Barty blitzes Keys, Collins crushes Swiatek

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Semifinal Blog: After Barty blitzes Keys, Collins crushes Swiatek

The Aussie will attempt to become the first homegrown women's singles champ in 44 years; the American will try to win her first Grand Slam title.

16 January 2022

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Ashleigh Barty
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Iga Swiatek
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Kaia Kanepi
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6 6 2 3
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Danielle Collins
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7 6
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Alize Cornet
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5 1
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Ashleigh Barty
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2 0
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Barbora Krejcikova
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Denis Shapovalov
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6 6 4 3 6
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Gael Monfils
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4 4 6 6 2
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6 6 3 3 6
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With this point, Ash Barty is a win away from ending a 44-year drought Down Under

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