Barty has been a woman on a mission this year All England Club and exemplary trailblazer Goolagong, with whom she shares Indigenous Australian heritage, defeated Karolina Pliskova 6-3 6-7 (4) 6-3 in a nervous final central court.
In a video released by Golgong, Goolgong said, “I never really saw myself playing for years until I showed one of my films to some kids from my national indigenous camp. Watching Ash was more emotional for me. ” Tennis Australia on Sunday.
“Everyone reacts differently when they win Wimbledon for the first time. It didn’t hit me afterward, because you go numb. You’re in shock, like Ash was at the end.
“We were so excited. Now I see the other side of it… my family, how were they when they saw me win. They were jumping, crying, screaming… Exactly us what was you doing.”
Wearing a scalloped-edged outfit in the style of Goolgong’s 1970s kit throughout the tournament, Barty said after his victory that he hoped he made his idol proud.
“She certainly did. She made me proud to see her for the first time,” said Goolagong.
“She must have been about 13 years old, playing in Australian Open. (My husband) Roger and I did a little look and we saw a whole point that he had all the skills.
“She sliced, volleyed, smashed, everything… and we both looked at each other and said ‘She got it, she’s going to be our next champion. Look at him now.”
Barty emulates idol gulagong to claim first Wimbledon title
Gulagong said it was “wonderful” that Barty claimed her first Grand Slam title. French Open (2019), the venue of his first Major in 1971.
“I am very proud of Ash and the way she handles herself. Not only on the court but off the court as well. She is a great Australian, everyone loves her,” Gulagong said.
“Ash is like a little sister to me and a part of my family and we treat each other like that… it’s magical when you achieve your dream… I’m sure it It’s magical to him.”
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