It will be an all Aussie men's doubles final on Saturday with Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis taking on Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell. In the mixed doubles action, Jaimee Fourlis and Jason Kubler will vie for the major title as well. And of course, legendary 23-time Grand Slam champion Dylan Alcott was this year's Australian Open finalist and ended his incredible career on Thursday in Melbourne.
"Dylan for me is at the forefront of that," Barty said. "He's inspired a nation, he's inspired the whole globe.
"We were watching his match today and I was with my physio an hour before coming out and when he was saying his acceptance speech we were both crying. I was like shi*, I need to get out here and get ready and get my game on. I just wanted to watch Dylan."
The world No. 1 feels truly inspired by all that he's done for the disabled community and believes he is not only an exceptional player but person. Barty said, "I couldn't be more proud of him" before ending the on-court interview.
Barty admitted she wouldn't be watching Danielle Collins vs. Iga Swiatek, but she's eager and ready to finish her quest on a high note come Saturday.
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