The Paralympic champion got off to the worst possible start against Yui Kamiji of Japan before producing a stunning fightback to win 0-6 6-2 6-2 in one hour and 48 minutes.

It was de Groot's fifth Australian Open crown and 17th Grand Slam singles title overall.

"I really try to stay away from those numbers because they can frighten you," said de Groot.

"I also think that when you look at the numbers, you’re going to be disappointed when it doesn't happen, even though it's very realistic to sometimes lose.

"It's not normal to only win matches.

"I don't even really know how I managed to turn that around.

"The first set went all to Yui.

"I didn't even have a chance to get a game, I think.

"I tried to stay as calm as I could but I think my body was showing that I wasn't calm so even though in my I was trying to stay calm, my body wasn’t.

"I tried to do that different in the second set.

"Then I managed to get into the rallies a little bit more, which helped me to get just a little bit more time to get into my game.

"I think that helped me."

Britain's Alfie Hewett ensured it was third time lucky as he captured the men's wheelchair singles title with victory over Tokita Oda of Japan.

Having lost in 2021 and 2022, Hewett made sure that he did not let this opportunity go amiss as he thumped Oda 6-3, 6-1 to seal his seventh Grand Slam singles crown.

"The history of losing the last couple of years haunted me," said Hewett.

"It's third time lucky.

"There was a lot of history and baggage behind that emotion at the end.

"I want to be able to say I've won everything and this is obviously something that was missing.

"With that comes a lot more pressure as when you've not got something, you want it so badly."