Former No.1 Ashleigh Barty reunites with the Australian Open trophy

Reigning Australian Open champion and retired No.1 Ashleigh Barty was on hand at Melbourne Park to deliver the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Trophy to Rod Laver Arena ahead of the Australian Open women's final.
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The 26-year-old Queenslander, who announced her sudden retirement last April, received a rousing ovation from the crowd as she strolled on court with the trophy she captured in inspired fashion 12 months ago.
Listen to the crowd 🙌@ashbarty delivers the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup ahead of the women's singles final.#AusOpen • #AO2023 pic.twitter.com/5hqEg4GI2H
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2023
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Last year, Barty captured her third and final major title by defeating Danielle Collins