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Australian Open 2022 expert picks: Will Ash Barty win in front of her home crowd? Or will Danielle Collins upset?

On Saturday night in Melbourne, No. 1-ranked Ashleigh Barty will take on Danielle Collins in the Australian Open women's final. Barty has looked unflappable so far -- can she become the first Australian to win her home Slam in 44 years? Or will Collins pull off the upset? We asked our experts:

Will Ash Barty win the Australian Open?

Tom Hamilton: Barty has dropped just 21 games at this tournament, and has been broken twice. She is playing unbelievable tennis, and with having been world No. 1 for 112 weeks, this is her championship to lose.