Danielle Collins of the United States celebrates her singles semifinal win over Iga Swiatek of Poland at Australian Open in Melbourne, on Jan. 27, 2022. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

Two-time Grand Slam winner Ashleigh Barty will face off against Danielle Collins in the women's singles final, and the Aussie could become the first home champion in 42 years if she is able to beat her American opponent.

Home favorite Ashleigh Barty and world No. 30 Danielle Collins from the United States have secured their Australian Open women's singles final showdown after both defeated their semifinal opponents in straight sets on Thursday night.

First up in the evening, the Aussie two-time Grand Slam champion once again made short work of her opponent in the semifinals, beating out American world No. 51 and unseeded Madison Keys in comfortable straight sets 6-1, 6-3 in just over an hour.

Danielle Collins of the United States competes in the women's singles semifinal match against Iga Swiatek of Poland at Australian Open in Melbourne, on Jan. 27, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)

Collins also swept past her semifinal opponent Iga Swiatek of Poland in straight sets 6-4, 6-1 in one hour and 18 minutes.

Collins dominated her game with a staggering 78 percent first serve win rate and seven aces across the two sets. But her real challenge will be facing the seemingly unstoppable Barty in the final.

"We have had some incredible battles over the years and to play against the No. 1 player in the world in her home country, I think it is going to be really spectacular," said Collins in her post match interview.

Danielle Collins of the United States serves her singles semifinal match against Iga Swiatek of Poland at Australian Open in Melbourne, on Jan. 27, 2022. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

Collins and Barty have faced each other four times, with the American winning only once in their most recent match at the beginning of 2021.

Barty has blazed through her games in this year's Australian Open, dropping just 21 games and zero sets across all six of her matches.

She is the first Australian player to feature in an Australian Open final since 1980. If she goes on to win the title, not only will it be her first home Grand Slam title, but she will also become the first Australian to win the Australian Open in 42 years.

Ashleigh Barty of Australia competes in the women's singles semifinal match against Madison Keys of the United States at Australian Open in Melbourne, on Jan. 27, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)

"Honestly, it's just incredible," said Barty at the prospect of breaking this 42-year gap.

"I mean, I love this tournament, I love coming out here and playing in Australia. We get to play in our backyard."

The women's final will take place on Saturday night.

-Xinhua