MELBOURNE: Danielle Collins faces a daunting task in the Australian Open final on Saturday against a world number one who is aiming to become the first homegrown women’s champion in 44 years, backed by a fiercely partisan crowd.
But the resurgent American is reday to tackle top seed and clear favourite Ashleigh Barty.
A raging Collins was in “the zone” to take apart Polish seventh seed Iga Swiatek and make her first Grand Slam final. She knows if she can find the sweet spot again on Saturday she has a chance.
“I think for me when I have a really clear idea of my tactics and what I want to do, it’s easier for me to get there,” said the 27th seed, who is pain-free after surgery last year for endometriosis.
“But then, you know, just like any…
