0:00:37 > 0:00:45SUE BARKER: To be number one in any sport is a dream. Dann's Caroline
0:00:45 > 0:00:51Wozniacki is a former number one. Remainiac's Simona Halep is the
0:00:51 > 0:01:03current number one. -- Romania's. There may be a new number one. But
0:01:03 > 0:01:13to win a major, that's for all time. Neither has, but one will today.
0:01:13 > 0:01:16Neither has, but one will today. For Halep, a chance to become
0:01:16 > 0:01:21remaining's first Australian Open champion. For Wozniacki, victory
0:01:21 > 0:01:26would see her become the first gain ever to win a Grand Slam singles
0:01:26 > 0:01:31crown.
0:01:31 > 0:01:35crown. Today's final is about more than fulfilling a dream. It's about
0:01:35 > 0:01:41feeding a hunger, filling a void, preserving a place in the game's
0:01:41 > 0:01:49history forever. What a Davies is. For years, these
0:01:49 > 0:01:53two have been chasing the sport's most elusive prize, so how fitting
0:01:53 > 0:01:57that they face each other to find out which one will win the big one.
0:01:57 > 0:02:03The journey to this point hasn't been easy for either of them -- what
0:02:03 > 0:02:03a day this
0:02:03 > 0:02:05been easy for either of them -- what a day this is. Both had to come from
0:02:05 > 0:02:11match point down, Simona Halep twice in that epic counter against Davies.
0:02:11 > 0:02:15And against Angeli Kerber in the semifinal. She also dispatched
0:02:15 > 0:02:19Discover in straight sets. She has spent 11.5 hours on court. That is
0:02:19 > 0:02:31an hour and a half longer than her opponent today.
0:02:31 > 0:02:36She had another 3-set match against Carla Suarez Navarro in the
0:02:36 > 0:02:36quarterfinal.
0:02:36 > 0:02:40Carla Suarez Navarro in the quarterfinal. Now, after all the
0:02:40 > 0:02:45hype it is the moment of truth for Caroline Wozniacki, will this be her
0:02:45 > 0:02:49best tennis memory or her worst? There is no in between. That is very
0:02:49 > 0:02:52much the same for Simona Halep as well, who walks
0:02:52 > 0:02:54much the same for Simona Halep as well, who walks onto court in her
0:02:54 > 0:02:57favourite red dress, with no clothing sponsor for the start of
0:02:57 > 0:03:00the year, she found the dress on the Internet. If she wins today, she
0:03:00 > 0:03:05might frame it. Caroline leads the head-to-head 4-2, including their
0:03:05 > 0:03:09last meeting three months ago, this promised to be a test of strength
0:03:09 > 0:03:13and stamina, and to make it harder, it was played in searing heat and
0:03:13 > 0:03:17humidity. In the first set, Wozniacki broke serve early on and
0:03:17 > 0:03:22served, but Halep broke back. It was decided on a tie-break, that is
0:03:22 > 0:03:26where we join the action.
0:03:49 > 0:03:58COMMENTATOR: What a point. What a start to the tie-breaker.
0:03:58 > 0:04:03Halep tried to get Wozniacki on the back foot but couldn't. The ground
0:04:03 > 0:04:14stroke from Wozniacki so accurate in that rally.
0:04:36 > 0:04:42Once again, it's the forehand down the line from Wozniacki that gets
0:04:42 > 0:04:47the job done. The previous point following one in for a drive volley.
0:04:47 > 0:04:57There, the folly not required. -- the volley. It had pace and decent
0:04:57 > 0:05:03direction on it. Worrying times for the Romanian player.
0:05:10 > 0:05:18Not known as a big piece server, Halep, but I think she has managed
0:05:18 > 0:05:24to find the line for another piece here.She certainly well, two aces
0:05:24 > 0:05:32in the previous game, back-to-back.
0:06:09 > 0:06:13A bit wasteful, that one. That is the tactic she has walked on court
0:06:13 > 0:06:24with, if you see her second serve, go for it.
0:06:47 > 0:06:54Those two points were a bit of a gift. Wozniacki wasn't made to
0:06:54 > 0:06:59play-the-ball.
0:07:36 > 0:07:42Did she cover some miles in that point!And yet, didn't Halep have
0:07:42 > 0:07:48the courage of her convictions as well.
0:07:53 > 0:08:01Just shot after shot from Halep. She's not the tallest, but she packs
0:08:01 > 0:08:11a punch on these ground strokes, and she hits from this solid base.
0:08:12 > 0:08:18she hits from this solid base. And that is a modern volley.Yeah!That
0:08:18 > 0:08:25literally didn't exist in the 70s. Try that with the wooden rackets!
0:08:51 > 0:09:02That could be key. That point, wow, they have covered some ground.
0:09:02 > 0:09:16Backhand down the line, it has been a big shock for her in the finals.
0:09:23 > 0:09:29"
0:09:31 > 0:09:34Oh, yes. Electing to not go either way. That was like a well taken
0:09:34 > 0:09:40penalty.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43penalty. A big Liverpool fan. Wozniacki write down the middle with
0:09:43 > 0:09:47the forehand and she has four set points.
0:09:59 > 0:10:03Brilliant tie-break. And she held her nerve magnificently. The world
0:10:03 > 0:10:11number one position is at stake, but so is a first slam title for one of
0:10:11 > 0:10:14these two players. 40 minutes, excellent entertainment for us, a
0:10:14 > 0:10:20set to Wozniacki. SUE BARKER:, so advantage Wozniacki.
0:10:20 > 0:10:23In the second set, there was worry for Halep as she called become a
0:10:23 > 0:10:27doctor as she felt faint. The good news was she was fit enough to
0:10:27 > 0:10:34continue, so we rejoined the match with no breaks in set two.
0:10:34 > 0:10:37COMMENTATOR: The second set just a little flatter than the first, no
0:10:37 > 0:10:43less intensity, still some excellent tennis, but it's building to
0:10:43 > 0:10:50something here. Set two, Wozniacki on a brilliantly held tie-breaker.
0:11:02 > 0:11:09It would surprise no one if this match went the distance. Already,
0:11:09 > 0:11:16Simona Halep has gone the distance in round three against Lauren Davis,
0:11:16 > 0:11:2315-13 in the third. Against Kerber in the semifinal, 9-7 in the third
0:11:23 > 0:11:28set eventually.
0:12:13 > 0:12:18Nice change up in that rally there from Halep, with the topspin- and to
0:12:18 > 0:12:24change the pace.
0:12:24 > 0:12:27change the pace. She needed to be, she got very aggressive again. Big
0:12:27 > 0:12:33point, this one coming up.Limping a bit?
0:12:52 > 0:13:01That is beside to go to -- the side.
0:13:03 > 0:13:07What's happening there? With maybe a bit of clap or something, I don't
0:13:07 > 0:13:13know. She has had such a tough two weeks.We thought the calf might be
0:13:13 > 0:13:17something that the umpire called through to the physio room about,
0:13:17 > 0:13:21but they didn't look at the calf.
0:13:28 > 0:13:34That's it. That's a break, and Halep with that piercing forehand down the
0:13:34 > 0:13:39line will serve for the second set. And if she spends less time thinking
0:13:39 > 0:13:43about her tennis and just allowing it to happen, she might become even
0:13:43 > 0:13:52more dangerous. Beware the injured golfer, certainly. Perhaps beware
0:13:52 > 0:13:57this slightly injured tennis player? Certainly, there's a freedom that
0:13:57 > 0:14:05comes when you have a little deterioration sometimes.
0:14:12 > 0:14:19We'll see whether she is hampered in anyway my Halep, physically.
0:14:44 > 0:14:50No. That was certainly going to test the Romanian's legs, and heart and
0:14:50 > 0:14:57lungs. It was a wonderful series of strikes from Wozniacki.
0:15:45 > 0:15:51Wozniacki served for the first set, couldn't get the job done. Now,
0:15:51 > 0:16:01Halep facing two break points in the same situation.
0:16:09 > 0:16:16Great serve.Not sure whether that was in or not, but it's too late
0:16:16 > 0:16:20now. Very close, that was.
0:16:38 > 0:16:41Oh, yes!
0:16:49 > 0:16:52This is the final match of the tournament, whatever it takes to get
0:16:52 > 0:16:59through this game and this set, Halep as to think, "Look, I will pay
0:16:59 > 0:17:04this prize." Concentration can leave you if you are hurting. Two points
0:17:04 > 0:17:11away from the set, though.
0:17:22 > 0:17:26UMPIRE:Advantage Halep.
0:17:42 > 0:17:46Oh! She had more than half of the court to aiming to. Wozniacki had
0:17:46 > 0:17:56gone the other way. Oh, that was tense.
0:17:56 > 0:18:03All the way back from 15-40, all away back to set point. And then
0:18:03 > 0:18:04that.
0:18:56 > 0:19:03Take that. Two set points have come and gone for the Romanian player.
0:19:11 > 0:19:17UMPIRE:Miss Halep is challenging the call on the right baseline. The
0:19:17 > 0:19:19call was out. What if is troubling Simona Halep,
0:19:19 > 0:19:28be it physical, or between the ears, who knows from here?
0:19:28 > 0:19:34UMPIRE:Advantage, Wozniacki. We do know she has had two set
0:19:34 > 0:19:38points that she has seen go.
0:19:51 > 0:20:00UMPIRE:Miss Halep has no more challenges remaining.
0:20:16 > 0:20:24UMPIRE:Advantage, Halep.
0:20:44 > 0:20:50And this time, she gets the job done. Halep, at the third time of
0:20:50 > 0:20:55asking, takes the second set 6-3. If there is something wrong with her,
0:20:55 > 0:21:02and long may it continue as far as her Van Zyl -- her fans are
0:21:02 > 0:21:05concerned. SUE BARKER: The Romanian was back in
0:21:05 > 0:21:08the match. Wozniacki held in the opening game of the third set, where
0:21:08 > 0:21:12we rejoined it at 1-0, Halep serving.
0:21:28 > 0:21:36Well done in the end there. A shaky backhand volley from Halep. Not that
0:21:36 > 0:21:39comfortable on that side. You can see, just pushed that, really, down
0:21:39 > 0:21:43the middle, nothing on it.
0:22:28 > 0:22:31APPLAUSE
0:23:10 > 0:23:17Well done them. Set up by the short second serve from Halep. The
0:23:17 > 0:23:23overhead here wasn't easy. Stayed up there a long time. Cut that around
0:23:23 > 0:23:30the outside.
0:24:07 > 0:24:11That second serve was so short, nothing on that ball at all.Coming
0:24:11 > 0:24:20in at 112 kph as well.
0:24:21 > 0:24:28Round about 70 mph, 65-70, that's very pushy. Of course she's nervous.
0:24:31 > 0:24:36You have do resist that urged to protect on the second serves. You
0:24:36 > 0:24:40are up a game point, didn't want to miss it, and decelerate. But you
0:24:40 > 0:24:49can't do that. Not at this level.
0:25:11 > 0:25:16One shop that changes rallies around so quickly. Again, Halep, she looked
0:25:16 > 0:25:20like she was dominating that rally. The two handed backhand from
0:25:20 > 0:25:25Wozniacki changed the point. She is so good when she gets both sides,
0:25:25 > 0:25:29the forehand from Halep, and the backhand from Wozniacki have been
0:25:29 > 0:25:38the two big shots in this final. -- one shot that changes rallies.
0:25:59 > 0:26:11Just away. And the most... UMPIRE:The ball was called up.It
0:26:11 > 0:26:17is a challenge, but she will not get anywhere with it, I'm sure.Just a
0:26:17 > 0:26:20tactical challenge. Getting herself time to reset after losing the
0:26:20 > 0:26:26point.The most testing service game, the longest service games in
0:26:26 > 0:26:32this matchup come on the Halep serve. It's training going many
0:26:32 > 0:26:36deuces, trying to hold.
0:26:43 > 0:26:50And that second serve got the treatment. Wozniacki gets the break,
0:26:50 > 0:26:572-0. She eases ahead, early stages of this decider.
0:27:06 > 0:27:10She won the first three games of the first set before sealing Halep mount
0:27:10 > 0:27:17her fightback. It's got all the ingredients for a classic, this one.
0:28:17 > 0:28:25Well, that was a risky shot she tried there. Drop shot from this
0:28:25 > 0:28:29position on the court from Wozniacki with this pace coming at her, that's
0:28:29 > 0:28:37a risky shot.
0:28:53 > 0:28:59APPLAUSE
0:28:59 > 0:29:03Just over two hours play in these testing conditions of heat and
0:29:03 > 0:29:10humidity. Simona Halep in the third round against Lauren Davis, three
0:29:10 > 0:29:14hours and 44 minutes. 15-13 in the third, saving match point. She's
0:29:14 > 0:29:22been over three hours, almost four.
0:29:22 > 0:29:26Just wide. Just wide.
0:29:27 > 0:29:32UMPIRE:The ball was called out.
0:29:36 > 0:29:40Wozniacki buzz longest match, two hours and 31 against the Croatian,
0:29:40 > 0:29:49the qualifier. She is also down match point, second round match. 5-1
0:29:49 > 0:29:58in the third set she was down.
0:30:02 > 0:30:13UMPIRE:Miss Wozniacki has two challenges remaining.
0:30:16 > 0:30:23APPLAUSE
0:30:23 > 0:30:29Well, this would be a body blow to Halep if she plays three games at
0:30:29 > 0:30:33the start of this deciding set in one of the most important matches in
0:30:33 > 0:30:38her life and doesn't win any of the games.Especially at 15-40 in this
0:30:38 > 0:30:43game, this would be psychologically huge if she loses this game.
0:30:56 > 0:31:04That's tight.
0:31:06 > 0:31:10From Adelaide, living in Las Vegas, Darren Cahill working with Simona
0:31:10 > 0:31:13Halep, used to work with Andre Agassi amongst others. Spent some
0:31:13 > 0:31:18time with the British Davis Cup team years ago. Came over and practised
0:31:18 > 0:31:25on some clay with us.
0:31:38 > 0:31:46They really are testing each other's
0:31:46 > 0:31:50spirit and their physicality, their fitness and desire. It's a great
0:31:50 > 0:31:55advert. We always thought it would be, top two plays in the women's
0:31:55 > 0:32:06game, absolutely providing a spectacle. -- top two players.
0:32:41 > 0:32:44Oh! She could have gone down the line!
0:32:44 > 0:32:52APPLAUSE Massa point. -- massive point.
0:32:52 > 0:32:57That's a hard point to recover from. The drop shot and attempt to finish
0:32:57 > 0:33:05the rally. This training exchange. And she was a sucker for the one
0:33:05 > 0:33:08down the line, Wozniacki, Hallett will regret going cross-court on the
0:33:08 > 0:33:16pass.Or the lob.Anything, which she played, to be frank. Pops on the
0:33:16 > 0:33:19left, not as big as fiance on the right.
0:33:34 > 0:33:39We see it again. Halep knows too well. Almost trying to get it in.
0:33:39 > 0:33:45She can't do that. When you got Halep returning second serve,
0:33:45 > 0:33:51nothing on it or just sitting there. Still have to have the courage of
0:33:51 > 0:33:56your convictions to hit that second serve, don't you?Of course.That
0:33:56 > 0:34:04return of the second. Difference in the winners on the forehand side.
0:34:04 > 0:34:11Massive shocked that side. -- massive shot.
0:34:20 > 0:34:27Make that a -- 18.
0:34:33 > 0:34:38I just wonder whether Wozniacki is thinking here, "Maybe I should take
0:34:38 > 0:34:42a little bit off the first to serve and get it in so I can level after
0:34:42 > 0:34:43the first shot in the rally"
0:34:43 > 0:34:45and get it in so I can level after the first shot in the rally".
0:34:47 > 0:34:53Tried to.Yeah.
0:35:00 > 0:35:08There is the matchplay! Wozniacki's second serve...Hotter than the
0:35:08 > 0:35:15first.160 kilometres per hour, 100 miles an hour, even I know that! 100
0:35:15 > 0:35:20miles an hour second serve, that is maxing out, right up with the Pete
0:35:20 > 0:35:23Sampras second serves that we came to see over time.Fantastic.
0:35:23 > 0:35:27Brilliant piece of matchplay.
0:35:37 > 0:35:51Two fighters. Unbelievable.They are scrapping, now.They really are.
0:36:19 > 0:36:22APPLAUSE
0:36:30 > 0:36:34I think Halep should be staying away from that backhand as much as she
0:36:34 > 0:36:39can. Big points. Wozniacki is so confident on that forehand.
0:36:39 > 0:36:44Wozniacki just doesn't do as much damage. The backhand is deadly.
0:36:51 > 0:36:59UMPIRE:Miss Halep is challenging because on the left. -- challenging
0:36:59 > 0:37:06the call on the left.
0:37:09 > 0:37:11What a challenge!
0:37:14 > 0:37:21Second service.
0:37:37 > 0:37:42Well, I would hate to see at the Grand Slam championships the
0:37:42 > 0:37:48introduction of no ad points, sudden death at deuce. What a contest. This
0:37:48 > 0:37:54is testing in every way. Ten minutes plus, this one game.
0:37:57 > 0:37:58And still it goes on.
0:38:00 > 0:38:02This is the true test.
0:38:04 > 0:38:11I know some people want to see the game shortened and tightened up, but
0:38:11 > 0:38:19I'm hard pressed to see a finer contest than this.
0:38:36 > 0:38:40APPLAUSE And this time Halep does go down the
0:38:40 > 0:38:44line, that is the place for the past, if you can. Yes, over the
0:38:44 > 0:38:48higher part of the net but the cross-court would have been an easy
0:38:48 > 0:38:51cut off, once again.
0:39:04 > 0:39:08A bit of a misfire on that one.
0:39:15 > 0:39:21And it did affect her rhythm, rather. That is an amazing game, a
0:39:21 > 0:39:24single game of tennis, to encapsulate this most brilliant
0:39:24 > 0:39:29final. 34 minutes played for three games. These women are just
0:39:29 > 0:39:33hammering it, great to watch.
0:39:57 > 0:40:01You cannot bring a contest between two people like this down to
0:40:01 > 0:40:08numbers, stats and percentages, ever.
0:40:33 > 0:40:35You can just see with Wozniacki there's a couple of shots that she
0:40:35 > 0:40:40could have easily got round and hit forehands in the middle of the court
0:40:40 > 0:40:46Becchio next ago the two handed backhand. That is her big shot -- in
0:40:46 > 0:40:49the quarter, but she elected to go.
0:41:02 > 0:41:07Beautifully done. APPLAUSE
0:41:07 > 0:41:10Excellent strike of the first forehand that got her in the
0:41:10 > 0:41:18position to go for the big backhand.
0:41:36 > 0:41:42UMPIRE:Game, Miss Wozniacki.
0:41:42 > 0:41:48Serving has been hazardous in this final set. Three breaks. In the
0:41:48 > 0:41:54first four games of this decider. Piotr Wozniacki looking on at his
0:41:54 > 0:41:59daughter, who he has been alongside for my entire tennis career will
0:41:59 > 0:42:05stop and every now and again he will on court during the WTA Tour
0:42:05 > 0:42:08matches. And they will have heated discussions. But always heading in
0:42:08 > 0:42:13the right direction for both of them.
0:42:23 > 0:42:27Simona Halep looked a bit tired in that last game on a couple of
0:42:27 > 0:42:32backhands, didn't quite move her feet to get to the ball. Will she
0:42:32 > 0:42:37try and shorten these points the bit maybe if she is a bit fatigued? --
0:42:37 > 0:42:42shorten these points a bit.
0:42:43 > 0:42:45Doesn't need to.
0:42:54 > 0:42:55INAUDIBLE
0:44:40 > 0:44:45It's amazing how difficult is it to hold serve, four breaks in, five
0:44:45 > 0:44:52games, now. Back on terms in this decider.
0:44:52 > 0:44:57SUE BARKER: Halep held serve in the next game, so we jump ahead to 3-3
0:44:57 > 0:44:59will
0:45:35 > 0:45:38What a return of serve.
0:45:41 > 0:45:45Just a little hesitation after she hit it, she wasn't sure if it was
0:45:45 > 0:45:55going in. She gave a little look and it just crept inside. Leaning in.
0:46:25 > 0:46:30Heart rate has to be high for these two athletes, it really does. This
0:46:30 > 0:46:33humility is 55%.
0:46:35 > 0:46:40The body doesn't call down with the humidity will stop its a big strain.
0:46:49 > 0:46:56APPLAUSE
0:47:02 > 0:47:06Temperature expected to be even higher and the heat stress index
0:47:06 > 0:47:11even higher for the men's final, Federer - Cilic.
0:47:30 > 0:47:33That was a gift.
0:50:00 > 0:50:05And that's why.
0:50:05 > 0:50:09Halep breaks again after the valiant holds to get herself to 3-3. That
0:50:09 > 0:50:11break is a big one.
0:50:13 > 0:50:17Wozniacki could so easily have run away with this deciding set. It's a
0:50:17 > 0:50:19mini classic.
0:50:26 > 0:50:34It's just a myriad of possibilities around the left knee area. The
0:50:34 > 0:50:40trainer called for. A few minutes ago. At the end of a long rally that
0:50:40 > 0:50:43saw him as a forehand on the baseline.
0:50:44 > 0:50:50There's obviously all the cartilage, meniscus in the Kneebone and
0:50:50 > 0:50:56sometimes pay doesn't present around the knee in the area that actually
0:50:56 > 0:51:00is injured. If a tough diagnosis for the medical staff.
0:51:01 > 0:51:10UMPIRE:Time. APPLAUSE
0:51:19 > 0:51:24UMPIRE:Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, the players are ready.
0:52:14 > 0:52:22What a get from Halep and what a reply from Wozniacki. Fantastic.
0:52:22 > 0:52:25First two points, Wozniacki very close to the baseline. Halep being
0:52:25 > 0:52:27driven back.
0:53:43 > 0:53:47Oh, testing rally again. A lovely change of direction mid-rally from
0:53:47 > 0:53:55Wozniacki. I thought she might have done enough to win the point.
0:54:37 > 0:54:42How well did she defend in that rally? Wozniacki was in big trouble.
0:54:42 > 0:54:47Three or four times.
0:54:49 > 0:54:53This is a combination of years, isn't it, of training the right way,
0:54:53 > 0:55:00resting correctly rehabbing properly.
0:55:00 > 0:55:02To win points just like that.
0:55:16 > 0:55:20That ball did not want to come down.
0:55:23 > 0:55:27Halep was desperate to put that away, couple of other chances, bit
0:55:27 > 0:55:31caution on the forehand but got away with it. -- a bit cautious on the
0:55:31 > 0:55:38forehand.
0:55:54 > 0:55:59I think they're just going to start lobbing rackets at each other. It's
0:55:59 > 0:56:04incredible. Best shots from both being returned, questions being
0:56:04 > 0:56:07asked, its tennis at its best, really.
0:56:29 > 0:56:38That break of serve, after the medical time-out where she had her
0:56:38 > 0:56:42left knee strapped, I think it's brilliant. She came out with
0:56:42 > 0:56:48concentration. Not for a moment did she use that time out as any sort of
0:56:48 > 0:56:51excuse. It was straight into it.
0:56:53 > 0:57:05Halep close to pushing ahead, but, once again a break.
0:57:11 > 0:57:13APPLAUSE
0:57:14 > 0:57:23This is a poor phase for Halep, Wozniacki is on a roll.
0:57:27 > 0:57:36Unlikely to see big serves winning three points at this point. --
0:57:37 > 0:57:38winning three
0:57:42 > 0:57:47. No, you can't keep momentum going with a couple of aces.
0:57:51 > 0:57:55It makes it more interesting than the men's game at the latter stages
0:57:55 > 0:57:59of tournaments, I think, frequently, now.
0:59:12 > 0:59:14UMPIRE:Thank you.
0:59:37 > 0:59:43Well, this would be a precious hold of serve, a rare commodity indeed in
0:59:43 > 0:59:47this deciding set. No wonder she's a little nervous. Go on, serve and
0:59:47 > 0:59:53volley. For the first time in the match!First time in her career!I
0:59:53 > 0:59:59don't think so.
1:00:00 > 1:00:07Going wide until it hit the net, perhaps.
1:00:28 > 1:00:33And there is the hold. Gutsy stuff, two straight games. Caroline
1:00:33 > 1:00:39Wozniacki, no wonder bad saluting that effort there. She's a game away
1:00:39 > 1:00:48from what she wants more than anything in the game.
1:01:03 > 1:01:09Just pull up on that forehand. She's rushing a bit here, Halep.
1:02:07 > 1:02:12Paul was good, no complaint. As long as Halep has heard the call, I'm
1:02:12 > 1:02:19sure she has. No, she hasn't. UMPIRE:Miss Halep is challenging
1:02:19 > 1:02:23the call on the left line. That is excellent, because she had
1:02:23 > 1:02:27turned away and not heard there had been an overrule. It wasn't
1:02:27 > 1:02:33instantaneous. It wasn't in a timely manner.
1:02:34 > 1:02:40manner.The umpire needs to stay away from it.
1:02:42 > 1:02:46Getting involved at a crucial stage like this.Quite.
1:02:57 > 1:03:03Ball toss just drifted to the right there.
1:03:36 > 1:03:49No! Oh!Best point of the match. And it brings up the biggest point
1:03:49 > 1:03:58of Wozniacki's life. What a backhand in the middle of that. She Vogt one
1:03:58 > 1:04:06crosscourt, found the angle.
1:04:06 > 1:04:15crosscourt, found the angle. -- she hoiked one crosscourt.
1:04:34 > 1:04:44Oh! She's done it! Two phenomenal points!
1:04:44 > 1:04:55points! And you will not see a more popular winner on tour. Wonderful.
1:05:12 > 1:05:23Oh, boy. Superb. Superb, I'm so sorry for Simona Halep begin. It's a
1:05:23 > 1:05:27third time this has happened in a major final. The new world number
1:05:27 > 1:05:35one, world number one again, Caroline Wozniacki. Her fiance
1:05:35 > 1:05:43there, they got engaged in the winter. Her father. These successes
1:05:43 > 1:05:46are never achieved entirely alone, of course.
1:05:46 > 1:05:50CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
1:05:56 > 1:06:03Been a long time coming.It's a lifetime's work.
1:06:03 > 1:06:08The first player from Denmark to win a Grand Slam title, and back to
1:06:08 > 1:06:12number one in the world, ladies and gentlemen, Caroline Wozniacki.
1:06:12 > 1:06:17CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
1:06:33 > 1:06:37I am taking a second here to hug Daphne.
1:06:37 > 1:06:41I have dreamt of this moment for so many years. To be here today is a
1:06:41 > 1:06:45dream come true. My voice is shaking, I never quite, but today is
1:06:45 > 1:06:55a very emotional moment. I just want to congratulate Simona today, it was
1:06:55 > 1:06:59a top day. Sorry I had to win to date, but...LAUGHTER
1:06:59 > 1:07:03I'm sure we'll have many matches in future, and it was an incredible
1:07:03 > 1:07:06match, and Nuttall fight, and again, I'm sorry.LAUGHTER
1:07:06 > 1:07:12CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Last but not least, I want to thank
1:07:12 > 1:07:17my team, my dad, who has been there since day one, you have coached me
1:07:17 > 1:07:21from the start and we have been through ups and downs, but you have
1:07:21 > 1:07:26stood by my side every step of the way, so thank you. Thank you,
1:07:26 > 1:07:29everyone, for coming out today. It is such is Bush moment. Thank you.
1:07:29 > 1:07:38CHEERING AND APPLAUSE SUE BARKER: Hugely emotional,
1:07:38 > 1:07:42Caroline Wozniacki, what a moment for her, what a match and a great
1:07:42 > 1:07:45advert for women's tennis. Andrew and John are with me here.
1:07:45 > 1:07:49Andrew, that was quality tennis, but also in tense drama rolled into one.
1:07:49 > 1:07:53It really was, they pushed each other to the limit physically and
1:07:53 > 1:07:58mentally. They have both been in the situation before, so they came in
1:07:58 > 1:08:02not knowing what a Grand Slam final was going to be, and they put a show
1:08:02 > 1:08:07one. After a couple of disappointing men's semifinals, it was great to
1:08:07 > 1:08:10get a great match. It was a great, great match. I thought Halep would
1:08:10 > 1:08:13win it went you
1:08:13 > 1:08:14great match. I thought Halep would win it went you went 4-3. Wozniacki,
1:08:14 > 1:08:17coming out with the bad knee and the knee strap, the concentration was
1:08:17 > 1:08:22first class. She was ready to take victory if she got close, and I
1:08:22 > 1:08:28mean, that was spectacular. Two years ago, she was ranked 74 in the
1:08:28 > 1:08:31world, and was asked questions about whether she would quit. Great
1:08:31 > 1:08:34determination. Fabulous match. She held her nerve
1:08:34 > 1:08:38towards the end. She often gets wobbly towards end of matches, but
1:08:38 > 1:08:43not today.You can't blame her with the disappointment she has had. She
1:08:43 > 1:08:47had been number one in the world but people would say she hasn't won a
1:08:47 > 1:08:49Grand Slam and would say she doesn't deserve it. I never thought she
1:08:49 > 1:08:54would win one a couple of years ago, she looked done, but she has
1:08:54 > 1:08:57improved so much now. She is aggressive. Serena Williams has
1:08:57 > 1:09:00raised the bar so high, the top within know that if they are going
1:09:00 > 1:09:06to compete, they have to attack more. Wozniacki was fantastic today.
1:09:06 > 1:09:10These are wonderful shots of her walking back to the locker room,
1:09:10 > 1:09:14probably beginning to sink in now as she makes her way back. Her name
1:09:14 > 1:09:18will be on this wonderful walk of Fame next year. She will be able to
1:09:18 > 1:09:22see that, proud moment.She said she was hugging Daphne, that is the new
1:09:22 > 1:09:28name for the cup. Wonderful, a little piece of sporting history.
1:09:28 > 1:09:33Nobody would begrudge her this. She has been through a tough time losing
1:09:33 > 1:09:36two finals, so we feel for Simona Halep in the situation, because it
1:09:36 > 1:09:40is a long flight home. Made to feel better by the fact she won £1.2
1:09:40 > 1:09:47million.It is the title she wants! Wozniacki has changed her again, she
1:09:47 > 1:09:51is more aggressive now, and she was, in the penalty point, we
1:09:51 > 1:09:52is more aggressive now, and she was, in the penalty point, we will enjoy
1:09:52 > 1:09:57it one more time because it was... How she got so many shots back, I
1:09:57 > 1:10:01don't know. Full marks for changing her game and being more aggressive.
1:10:01 > 1:10:05She was closer to the baseline. She was chased around the place.
1:10:05 > 1:10:13Ridiculous the way, the defensive player was so good. She attacks
1:10:13 > 1:10:18more. This was the shock of the whole match. This really won have a
1:10:18 > 1:10:22match, really. It was absolutely staggering tennis play.We talked
1:10:22 > 1:10:23about how she has
1:10:23 > 1:10:23staggering tennis play.We talked about how she has worked on the
1:10:23 > 1:10:27aggressive part of her game and that is absolute right to turn it around
1:10:27 > 1:10:30from 74 in the world to number one in the world and winning a slam.
1:10:30 > 1:10:39That point, chasing everything down, and making her opponent have a
1:10:39 > 1:10:43horrible time. That is what she specialises in. Her wheels are
1:10:43 > 1:10:49amazing, she gets around the court. We have to salute Simona Halep, she
1:10:49 > 1:10:52played her part in a magnificent match.You have to look at the
1:10:52 > 1:10:57accumulation of tiredness she must have had, the match point she said,
1:10:57 > 1:11:01the length of matches she played, and to come back today in a match
1:11:01 > 1:11:04like this, she was going to leave it all on Court number to what
1:11:04 > 1:11:09happened. She tried, and the old saying of somebody had to lose, and
1:11:09 > 1:11:12this was the biggest caper that. We enjoyed the final, but let's look
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1:11:36 > 1:11:41men's final, highlights on BBC Two from 1pm. Federer against Cilic, a
1:11:41 > 1:11:44repeat of last year's Wimbledon final.
1:11:54 > 1:11:59# I want that trophy...
1:12:01 > 1:12:10# Coming up... # I want that trophy. #
1:12:13 > 1:12:17The vocals agree with the sentiment. You have to Burnett, that is
1:12:17 > 1:12:24deliberately left.Cilic can win the match. We remember last year's
1:12:24 > 1:12:27Woodward and final, don't forget, the ATP World Tour final is at the
1:12:27 > 1:12:27O2
1:12:27 > 1:12:34the ATP World Tour final is at the O2, he nicked a set. I think he can
1:12:34 > 1:12:44win it. He won a semifinal against him as well.
1:12:44 > 1:12:49him as well.9-1 in the head to head.Much as I think Cilic has a
1:12:49 > 1:12:52chance, as Andrew said, it is a small chance the weight Federer is
1:12:52 > 1:12:56playing. He is on top of the game, he does everything Cilic does. But
1:12:56 > 1:13:01he has the variety and the confidence of being their 1000 times
1:13:01 > 1:13:05and doing it over and over again. That is tomorrow, Federer against
1:13:05 > 1:13:09Cilic. Thank you very much. Today, what a ladies final we had. There
1:13:09 > 1:13:13can only be one winner. Neither winning a Grand Slam title before,
1:13:13 > 1:13:18but today, it belonged to Caroline Wozniacki after 13 years on the
1:13:18 > 1:13:22tour, 43 appearances in Grand Slams, she finally got her hands on the
1:13:22 > 1:13:24trophy. It is a day she will never forget. From all of us here,
1:13:24 > 1:13:27goodbye.
1:13:29 > 1:13:33A world number one position is at stake.
1:13:33 > 1:13:37Impressive start from Wozniacki, very aggressive.
1:13:37 > 1:13:41Halep breaks back. Brilliant tie-break as she held her
1:13:41 > 1:13:47nerve with that magnificent... Halep gets the job done.
1:13:47 > 1:13:51Halep at the third time of asking takes the set 6-3.
1:13:51 > 1:13:57It's all on the line. It's amazing how difficult is it to hold serve?
1:13:57 > 1:13:59Oh! She's done it! And you will not see
1:13:59 > 1:14:03a more popular winner.