"Huge respect for beating me because I tried my best. I really tried," said world No. 2 after gut-wrenching AO defeat.
The Spaniard rallied to defeat Daniil Medvedev in five sets for his record 21st major title.
A look at some of the key numbers explaining Barty's dominant run in Melbourne.
Playing through back pain to reach her maiden major final, Danielle Collins reinforced her reputation as a gritty public park hero.
World No. 2 halted Novak Djokovic' historic bid in New York and will try to deny Rafael Nadal in Melbourne.
Stefanos Tsitsipas had a parting shot for world No. 2.
The Russian flew off the handle during his semifinal against Stefanos Tsitsipas
