The final set was one for the books.
Ash has now won three of the four Grand Slams and is 3-0 in grand slam finals.
The Serb will probably be unable to play at the big events in Indian Wells and Miami in March.
The Spaniard suffered a huge scare as Shapovalov roared back from two sets down before bowing out 6-3 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-3 after four taxing hours.
Cornet was understandably emotional after her 6-4 3-6 6-4 victory in two hours and 33 minutes, beating the finalist of the 2018 Australian Open during their showdown.
“I am proud of being able to stand up here and you can see what is behind us. I am proud of what the team has done and what we have delivered so far.
Kvitova has now bowed out of a grand slam in the first round 11 times —— with four of those coming at the Australian Open.
Djokovic was detained at a Melbourne airport for several hours following his arrival in Australia on Wednesday.
Djokovic defeated Matteo Berrettini in 6-7(7-4), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 at Wimbledon to achieve the feat.
He is to face Marin Cilic in his next match.
