Kvitova just refused to lose this match.

Love them both and love that hug. Anyone feeling that 2019 will be a crazy year for WTA ?

Two of the nicest people on tour! It’s a pity one of them had to lose! Wishing they do well at the Australian Open.

Seriously, that was the most inspiring match I have even seen since 2019. Barty played marvelous tennis in the whole week and could be a real contender in AO. I though Kvitova would have given up so many times during the second set and decider but she didn't. She is a real fighter mentally and physically and that was a pure honor watching it. I don't know how far she will go in AO somehow but this is already a match for me to remember. Great tennis!!!

What a match, respect for both of them fighting at the very end but still Petra prevail

Kvitova's biggest enemy has always been the heat of the sun. She was beaten easily when the sunlight was still on the court. Then she caught up when it faded

I gave up on Kvitova infinite times during this match given how I have seen her play before. She has characteristically lost matches like this before when she comes upon an opponent who was able to neutralize her game. And Barty's game has those ingredients. She has really fast feet, is agile, is durable and has that very consistent, almost animatronic backhand slice that troubled even Halep who is also very consistent. But surprisingly, Kvitova just kept rallying back each time she was behind and even towards the end of it against what seemed to be insurmountable odds given how manifestly she struggled physically and a stoic opponent on the other side of the net who looked like she was just starting to play, Kvitova managed to pull out a win. Incredible. Great match.

I think since her attack, Petra views life thru a different lense

Barty played incredible tennis over the course of the entire tournament, and it looked like a lock for her after the first set. However, Kvitova has something special in her as a competitor and it took center stage in the final. Congratulations to the both of them!

What a final. Miss Barty. Tk God Kvitova still playing e back in good phase.

What an extraordinary match. This reminded me of the time Henin-Davenport.

There are few better shotmakers in WTA than Kvitova in form, which she is. Great tennis, and congrats to Barty too, who has improved immensely.

So glad to be a fan of both of them. I hope they both get far in the AO as well :)

Has anyone noticed kvitovas movement n defense. It was like she was getting every ball back and pushniacki suddenly started throwing missiles. She was so fast and was everywhere. Wow kvitova has become a great athlete!

two lovely girl played a very great final. good luck at the AO 2019 to both of them!

Happy for Kvitova!!!! Hopefully she’ll be physically ready for the AO (which I lowkey doubt) - Congrats for the back to back finals in Sydney, Barty! A very sweet young lady!

Great tournament for Barty, hope this is might be her break through year. Good technique and positioning, only surpassed by Kvitova's mental toughness and incredible firepower. Can't wait to see them both giving their best at the AO.

The fight Kvitova has is amazing. Barty so close and always gracious in defeat. Now on to Melbourne and best of luck to both ladies!

From a background of doubles expert, staying around 20s in the ranking, her determination to step further now becomes explicit. Off-season training paid off! A new feature in the tour! Good luck!

Ash really pushed Kvitova to her limits. That slice backhand drives all the WTA players crazy. Barty is doing so well recently, her game is nice.

What a great week, PK. I’m so proud of you. Soak up this win and rest up for play at AO 2019

One of the best match ever! Well played by both the players. Congratulations to Kvitova

Two of my favourite players :) Lessgoo Barty!!

Big fan of both girls and very happy for Petra. I really hope she finds consistency in 2019. She will then be a major 2019 GS threat. She deserves way more GS titles than the 2 she currently has. Barty has so much potential and i think this is finally going to be her breakout year.

Kvitova is so good, great power and she looks fitter than ever. She deserves to get to No.1 which she very well could be after the Australian Open.

Fantastic players and the game . Nothing else to add!!!!!!!!!

Very great match!!!

The player to watch in the Australian open is Karolina pliskova.stubbs could make pliskova win the Australian open slam.

I LOVE KVITOVA !!!!! BRAVOOOOOO :-)))))

great match. I think Barty will break into the top 10 this year she is just playing so well. Much fewer errors and such creative diverse play. So glad to see her game flourishing. Hopefully she can not just defend but improve on 3rd round points at this year's AO, make at least the QF or SF.

That was tough, both performed brilliantly on that tour Glad for Petra

Great match!

All the best kivitová u become a Australian open winner

These two ladies are outstanding what a match to watch congratulations KAVITIVA well deserved win good luck next time Barty...

I'm really surprised with all the comments about people saying that they are concerned about Petra being ready physically for the Grand Slam. Are people forgetting that you get one day in between matches at Grand Slams. They also have tomorrow off and it's just a small flight from Sydney to Melbourne. For me, getting used to the conditions and the new court would be the main thing to worry about but after winning a title, I think the main issue is hunger. Going into a slam with lots of matches under your belt with the last one being a loss like Kerber is, is ideal as she is match tough but also hungry and focused cos she lost her last match and now she's more hungry than say Kvitova and Pliskova who both won last. But we will see. There's nothing like a loss to sting u into action

It’s such a tough sport, Barty who beat all top 30 opponents and 2 former grand slam champions to get to the final but no reward, Kvitova played great but it’ll be interesting to see if she can get enough rest before Aus Open, she’s versing Rybarikova and she wasn’t looking too good at the end. Great game ladies!

Barty was worthy and she's a fighter but Kvitova is a more gifted and talented player and she was able to summon that at the right moments in the match and she was fortunate as well to have painted a few lines which never hurts.

Sensational!

Petra showed us spirit.very good match. Ashleigh did also very good tennis.

Incredible match

A hungry Kvitova is an exceptionally dangerous Kvitova. If she maintains her intensity and level of play consistently, there's not much that can stand between her and the trophy in Melbourne, or anywhere really. Her raw talent and power are wicked when on full display. Barty's court craft and athleticism should prove her to be a formidable contender as well , and showed in this match how her game can be a difficult puzzle to solve . 2019 looks to pick up where 2018 left off and should be a celebration of women's tennis with resurgent veterans and exciting new talent. How diplomatic was this shit? But for real, it should be a helluva year.

KVITOVA LOOK SO FIT. SHE CAN WIN MORE THROPY AND MORE GRAND SLAM IN 2019 !!

Great match

Petra pls do well in first week of slam bcoz I know in later rounds u will be unbeatable . Can't tolerate pusher winning slam. Osaka won us open and saved tennis. Petra winning always sounds good. Always good to see a player with huge weapons winning tournaments. Her forehand is huge so huge.

Congrats to both players! I’m sure Kvitova finals win % is very high, if she gets deep in a tournament she’s more then 90% likely to win the title. It’s the early rounds that are dangerous for her.

Aweee Barty. I really wanted this for you. Great match! Grand Slam level.

Disappointing lost, love both players.

kvitova's serve left her completely. she won because she was hitting the cover off the ball and barty couldnt handle the pace

QUEEN PETRA

Middle finger for all the haters who said Petra's gonna be out in 1st or 2nd round at AO

Ashleigh Barty is always fun to watch. Her game is so refreshing and more than just power. I’m glad she’s gotten better. Hopefully she has a good run in Australia. I have a feeling Petra may not do well in Australia. She not one to have much endurance and this match was an all out brawl.

Good Match!

Love you kivitova Nice played kivitova And 😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😘😘

Good job Petra, absolutely amazing, congrats for your 26th titles.

Barty is such a smart player and she’s looking fit. It would be amazing if she wins AO. I’ll be rooting for her!

At singapore final Petra played so bad but today I've understood that Kvitova is top player

Luv u barty ... after this match

Petra! Petra! So happy for her!!!! Great match!!!

The hug says it all

I Knew these two would make it to the finals and I knew Kvitová would win... Anyway, I’m so proud of Barty for representing Australia! This was a close match

Hope they both do well in AO. Barty was outstanding in that first set. I wonder if Kvitova will have the energy though when she takes on the unpredictable Rybarikova on Monday?

so glad Petra won, I love ash but Petra is still a force to be reckoned with, I hope she can carry this momentum into the AO and have a good run

Petra! I Love her so much 👏🏼

Real champion of the match

Ash is a good sport. :)

Gilaaaaa sport jantung

Australian open champion kivitova

hope she wins AO 2019

Petra ❤❤ it's your time again girl

There are only 2 results for Kvitova in the tournaments: lose soon or capture this tittle. I worry for Kvitova, she was cramping in the late of this match, but hopefully she will be ready for AO

Petra played a lot of good matches at night time this week. Can't help but think that was a small factor in her turning round this match when the sun went in for set 2 and it cooled down a little. Congratulations to her anyway it was a great final.

Yay Petra!

Super kivitov

What is the point of winning this title? Australian swing is SOOO gruesome weather-wise. Both of them are now pretty much exhausted before the Australian Open even comes around. Should have saved it for the big one. I love them both though -- hope either of them wins the Open.

Love these two classy women.

Is there a corner where Barty can not reach...and win the point? Amazing!!!!!

barty looks like she really worked on her conditioning. she should have a great year!

Petra Kvitova is Czech Tennis style...., She is look better now ....

Yes! The macho is out!

Great match. But a little worry about Kivtova’s fitness. She looked lose a lot of weight.

I always liked Barty since she's been looking nice person. And I like Kvitova too. Well it's sad since one has to lose.

красава. вытащила на зубах просто!

In the end Kvitova overpowered little Barty. lol

Another titanic game, again Barty was there, although victory was so close, but elusive to Barty. The loss here does not hurt her, but well deserve to be proud of her performance. The better should not be expecred for now. Both players pushed each other to the limit. Physical struggle of Kvitova was visible, which led many to feel it a big opportunity for Barty who looked fitter. Not the case. She too exhausted. Seemingly momentum shifted to the favor of Barty, then she failed in materialuzing it! Uncharacteristic errors, consistency gone. Fatigue & nerve in her!! Formidable is Kvitova. Her animal instinct saves the day. Just before the 1st GS, these players have already marked their game here!! Well done, & warmest congrats to both of them!

too bad they both play monday

I hate kvitova discontinuity

Barty ended party

Is Barty the sheila that can win the AO ?

Mark my words barty will never win a championship 😋

Just hoping that a woman and a true champion win the AO

I don't think Barty wanted this Sydney title, she did not show emotional interest in fighting for the title. All Barty had to do was serve for the match at 5-4 but chose not too, she let the biggest Championship title of her career go, she simply let go of trying.

who is this commentator? i think she's always rather obnoxious.