World Number 1 Ash Barty Withdraws from Indian Wells, Miami tournaments
2 years, 9 months ago

World Number 1 Ash Barty Withdraws from Indian Wells, Miami tournaments

News 18  

Ash Barty, the world’s top-ranked female tennis player, pulled out of Indian Wells and the Miami Open on Thursday citing a need for ongoing recovery after winning the Australian Open. Indian Wells begins next week and had she played it would have been Barty’s first appearance there since 2019. “Unfortunately, my body has not recovered the way I’d hoped after the Australian Open, and I have not been able to adequately prepare for Indian Wells and Miami,” Barty said. “I love these events and am sad not to be there competing but getting my body right must be my focus.” Her withdrawal means that Indian Wells will be without both players who made the women’s final at the season’s first major.

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Ash Barty to return to Wimbledon court for exhibition doubles tournament
6 months ago

Ash Barty to return to Wimbledon court for exhibition doubles tournament

ABC  

Retired Australian tennis great Ash Barty is set to return to the scene of one of her greatest accomplishments when she takes part in an exhibition doubles match at Wimbledon. The 2021 Wimbledon singles champ hasn't played on the grass courts of Wimbledon since she defeated Karolína Plíšková in three sets in the final three years ago, and has largely …

Australian Open 2023: Ash Barty brings winner’s trophy to Rod Laver Arena before Rybakina vs Sabalenka final
1 year, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Ash Barty brings winner’s trophy to Rod Laver Arena before Rybakina vs Sabalenka final

The Hindu  

Ash Barty, last year’s Australian Open champion, brought the winner’s trophy, the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup, to the Rod Laver Arena before the women’s singles final between Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka in Melbourne on Saturday. Listen to the crowd 🙌@ashbarty delivers the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup ahead of the women's singles final.#AusOpen • #AO2023pic.twitter.com/5hqEg4GI2H — #AusOpen January 28, 2023 …

Ash Barty might not be playing the Australian Open, but her protégé Olivia Gadecki is through to the second round
1 year, 11 months ago

Ash Barty might not be playing the Australian Open, but her protégé Olivia Gadecki is through to the second round

ABC  

Although Ash Barty is not taking to the court at the Australian Open this year, her presence is still being felt at Melbourne Park. Barty – who won last year's Australian Open before shocking the tennis world with her retirement only months later – is mentoring Olivia Gadecki and the relationship is paying off handsomely for the young Australian. Australian …

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Swiatek is No. 1; Gauff seeks 1st Slam
1 year, 11 months ago

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Swiatek is No. 1; Gauff seeks 1st Slam

Associated Press  

Top women to watch at the Australian Open, which begins at Melbourne Park on Monday morning : ___ IGA SWIATEK Ranked: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Poland Age: 21 2022 Record: 67-9 2022 Titles: 8 Career Titles: 11 Grand Slam Titles: 3 — French Open, U.S. Open Last 5 Australian Opens: 2022-Lost in Semifinals, 2021-Lost in 4th Round, 2020-4th, 2019-2nd, …

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Ash Barty still in news, not on court
1 year, 11 months ago

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Ash Barty still in news, not on court

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Ash Barty finished 2022 the way she started it — in the spotlight. The Sport Australia Hall of Fame honor goes to an athlete or team that “provided the most inspiration to the country through performance and example in the past year.” Four days later, Barty added her fifth John Newcombe Medal — named after Australian seven-time …

Ash Barty swings back into action, trades tennis for golf
2 years, 8 months ago

Ash Barty swings back into action, trades tennis for golf

Hindustan Times  

Ash Barty has signed on to play in an international golf exhibition just weeks after retiring from tennis while ranked No. Ash Barty The 25-year-old Australian has been included in Ernie Els' Rest of the World team for the Icons Series event at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey, on June 30 and July 1. Icon Series …

Tennis champion Ash Barty signs up for global celebrity series
2 years, 8 months ago

Tennis champion Ash Barty signs up for global celebrity series

The Hindu  

Former tennis world number one Ash Barty has added fuel to speculation that her post-retirement sporting career will focus on golf by signing up for a series of exhibition tournaments featuring 23 other celebrities from the world of sport. Barty, who retired at the age of 25 last month, will represent a rest of the world team captained by Ernie …

Barty imparts a key lesson. Understand it
2 years, 9 months ago

Barty imparts a key lesson. Understand it

Hindustan Times  

Much like her all-round game that stood out in modern women’s tennis, Ashleigh Barty took a rare decision this week. At an age when elite athletes tend to peak and reset goals that define sporting excellence — in Barty’s case, adding to her tally of three Grand Slam singles titles — the 25-year-old world No. And though tennis has witnessed …

That’ll do: Barty signs off on tennis at 25, ranked No. 1
2 years, 9 months ago

That’ll do: Barty signs off on tennis at 25, ranked No. 1

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Ash Barty signaled the end of the photo opportunities at her retirement news conference in her typically low-fuss, matter-of-fact style: “Righto, that’ll do.” A day after revealing in a video posted on social media that she was quitting the women’s tennis tour after spending the last two years atop the rankings, and winning two of the last …

Ash Barty looks forward to family time, helping Indigenous community
2 years, 9 months ago

Ash Barty looks forward to family time, helping Indigenous community

The Hindu  

Ash Barty said on Thursday there was no perfect time to bow out of tennis but that claiming the Australian Open championship in front of home fans was the ideal finish to her career. Speaking to reporters in Brisbane a day after announcing her shock decision to retire, three-times Grand Slam winner Barty said she had no regrets about walking …

Top-ranked Barty retires at 25, goes out on her own terms
2 years, 9 months ago

Top-ranked Barty retires at 25, goes out on her own terms

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Ash Barty did things on her own terms as she won three Grand Slam singles titles and spent more than two consecutive years at No. “It’s the first time I’ve actually said it out loud and, yeah, it’s hard to say,” Barty said during an informal interview with her former doubles partner, Casey Dellacqua. “When you work …

World Number 1 Ash Barty Announces Retirement from Professional Tennis
2 years, 9 months ago

World Number 1 Ash Barty Announces Retirement from Professional Tennis

The Quint  

“I’ve given absolutely everything I have to this beautiful sport of tennis, and I’m really happy with that. In her short career, Barty won three major singles titles on three different surfaces – the 2019 French Open, the 2021 Wimbledon and, the Australian Open. Barty’s current reign as No.1 is the fourth-longest streak in the history of the Hologic WTA …

Women’s tennis: World No.1 Ash Barty announces shock retirement
2 years, 9 months ago

Women’s tennis: World No.1 Ash Barty announces shock retirement

Al Jazeera  

The Australian won 15 titles, including the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the French Open and was the sport’s top player for 121 weeks. “Ash Barty, the person, has so many dreams she wants to chase after that don’t necessarily involve travelling the world, being away from my family, being away from my home, which is where I’ve always wanted to …

Three-time Grand Slam winner Ash Barty retires from tennis at age 25
2 years, 9 months ago

Three-time Grand Slam winner Ash Barty retires from tennis at age 25

India TV News  

Highlights She won Australian Open for her third Grand Slam singles title. Saying it was time to “chase other dreams,” Barty said she no longer feels compelled to do what she knows is required to be the best she can be at tennis. “It's the first time I've actually said it out loud and, yeah, it's hard to say,” Barty …

World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty retires from professional tennis at 25: ‘I want to chase after some other dreams’
2 years, 9 months ago

World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty retires from professional tennis at 25: ‘I want to chase after some other dreams’

New York Times  

Ashleigh Barty is retiring from professional tennis, she announced in a post on Instagram. Barty is a three-time Grand Slam champion, winning titles at the 2019 French Open, the 2021 Wimbledon and the Australian Open earlier this year. Following her announcement, tennis players around the world reacted to Barty retiring, including Andy Murray, Simona Halep, Madison Keys, Karolina Pliskova and …

Column: Invasion of Ukraine on top of mind for players competing at Indian Wells
2 years, 9 months ago

Column: Invasion of Ukraine on top of mind for players competing at Indian Wells

LA Times  

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine hits a return during a match against Anastasia Potapova of Russia in Monterrey, Mexico, on Tuesday. Most of the top tennis players in the world will assemble this week in Indian Wells for the BNP Paribas Open, always a popular stop because of its lush surroundings and high-caliber competition. Russia’s Daniil Medvedev, who last Monday became …

Ash Barty and Novak Djokovic Keep No.1 Ranking; Danielle Collins into Top 10
2 years, 10 months ago

Ash Barty and Novak Djokovic Keep No.1 Ranking; Danielle Collins into Top 10

News 18  

Newly crowned Australian Open women’s singles champion Ash Barty has maintained her more than two-year grip on the number one ranking after winning her third major title with a straight sets victory over Danielle Collins on Saturday. Barty, winner of the French Open in 2019 and Wimbledon the following year, has extended her ranking points lead over incumbent No.2 Aryna …

Barty took no chances on way to Australian Open triumph
2 years, 10 months ago

Barty took no chances on way to Australian Open triumph

The Hindu  

As Ash Barty was making her drought-breaking run at the Australian Open, the talent of her rivals was not her only concern. "We didn't leave," she told a small group of reporters after her 6-3, 7-6 final win over Danielle Collins. "It’s been a really incredible two weeks of built-up emotion, in a really good way. With French Open and …

Inside the lavish mega-mansion Australian Open champion Ash Barty
2 years, 10 months ago

Inside the lavish mega-mansion Australian Open champion Ash Barty

Daily Mail  

Ash Barty is trading up to a multi-million dollar 'dream home' after winning her first Australian Open title. Barty's mansion at Brookwater in Brisbane's west is close to where she grew up in Ipswich The tennis champion is for now living in a lavish rental next door to the plot of land where she is building her 'dream home' The …

Australian Open: Former Cricketer Ash Barty To Face Danielle Collins In Women's Final
2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open: Former Cricketer Ash Barty To Face Danielle Collins In Women's Final

ABP News  

Melbourne, Jan 27 Ash Barty ended a 42-year drought just by reaching the Australian Open final. The top-ranked Barty, who beat Madison Keys 6-1 6-3, needs one more victory to be the first Australian woman to win her home Grand Slam title since 1978. Barty is the first Australian since Wendy Turnbull in 1980 to reach the women's singles final …

A Modern Day Australian Icon, Ashleigh Barty a Throwback to Golden Generation
2 years, 10 months ago

A Modern Day Australian Icon, Ashleigh Barty a Throwback to Golden Generation

News 18  

When Evonne Goolagong Cawley first set eyes on Ash Barty in Melbourne, she was mesmerised. Seven-time Grand Slam champion Goolagong Cawley will be watching her friend play in the Australian Open final against Danielle Collins on Saturday from her lounge room in Queensland. Similarly to Barty’s run to last year’s Wimbledon final, Goolagong Cawley has decided not to speak until …

Australian Open: Ashleigh Barty Wary of 'Exceptional' Madison Keys, Danielle Collins Ready for 'Strong' Iga Swiatek
2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open: Ashleigh Barty Wary of 'Exceptional' Madison Keys, Danielle Collins Ready for 'Strong' Iga Swiatek

News 18  

Ashleigh Barty is wary of “exceptional athlete” Madison Keys but the resurgent American knows she will need more than supreme fitness to outsmart the top seed and make the Australian Open final. As well as “problem-solving” her way out of tricky moments, Barty has developed an exceptional all-court game which beaten quarter-final opponent Jessica Pegula said “picks you apart”. “A …

Australian Open 2022: World No. 1 Barty beats Anisimova to enter quarterfinals
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: World No. 1 Barty beats Anisimova to enter quarterfinals

India TV News  

Highlights Barty is aiming to be the first Australian woman to win her home Grand Slam title since 1978 Anisimova was coming off a third-round upset over defending champion Naomi Osaka Barty will next play No. 21-seeded Jessica Pegula, who beat fifth-seeded Maria Sakkari 7-6, 6-3 Top-ranked Ash Barty has reached the Australian Open quarterfinals with a 6-4, 6-3 win …

Australian Open 2022: Ash Barty breezes into third round
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Ash Barty breezes into third round

India TV News  

Highlights She is already a two-time major champion, with trophies at the French Open in 2019 and Wimbledon. Top-ranked Ash Barty aiming to be the first Australian woman to win the home championship since 1978 Top-ranked Ash Barty is breezing through the Australian Open draw so far. Barty dropped just one game in her first-round match, which also took less …

Barty time in Melbourne?
2 years, 11 months ago

Barty time in Melbourne?

China Daily  

World No 1 Ashleigh Barty is favored to win the Australian Open for the first time when the tournament begins on Monday. Ashleigh Barty will be hot favorite to win her home Australian Open for the first time, but even with Serena Williams absent the world No 1 faces threats from all angles. Unlike the Japanese star, who pulled out …

Barty time in Melbourne?
2 years, 11 months ago

Barty time in Melbourne?

China Daily  

World No 1 Ashleigh Barty is favored to win the Australian Open for the first time when the tournament begins on Monday. Ashleigh Barty will be hot favorite to win her home Australian Open for the first time, but even with Serena Williams absent the world No 1 faces threats from all angles. Unlike the Japanese star, who pulled out …

Adelaide International: Ashleigh Barty serves her way to brilliant win over Sofia Kenin
2 years, 11 months ago

Adelaide International: Ashleigh Barty serves her way to brilliant win over Sofia Kenin

Firstpost  

Barty was in superb form as she saw off world number 12 Kenin in just 68 minutes of quality tennis. Adelaide: World number one Ashleigh Barty fired off 17 aces as she downed former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the Adelaide International on Friday. Barty, who has not played a tournament since taking a …

Barty: Depth of talent bodes well for women's game
2 years, 11 months ago

Barty: Depth of talent bodes well for women's game

The Hindu  

World number one Ash Barty said 2021 had been a big year for breakout performances and that there was a real depth of talent in women's tennis, which bode well for the sport. "There's fresh challengers every year regardless of who is what spot on the ranking list," Barty told reporters ahead of the Adelaide International, one of the tune-up …

Barty, Raducanu headline Sydney's Australian Open warm-up
3 years ago

Barty, Raducanu headline Sydney's Australian Open warm-up

The Hindu  

Ashleigh Barty and Emma Raducanu will be the headline acts when elite women's tennis returns to Sydney for the first time in three years, ahead of next month's Australian Open, organisers said on Saturday. World number one and Wimbledon champion Barty was runner up in the last two editions of the Sydney International in 2018 and 2019 before the 134-year-old …

Australian Open: Ash Barty to open new season in Adelaide, Osaka and Raducanu in Melbourne
3 years ago

Australian Open: Ash Barty to open new season in Adelaide, Osaka and Raducanu in Melbourne

The Hindu  

World number one Ash Barty will kick off her 2022 season at the Adelaide International Australian Open warm-up in the first week of January, tournament organisers said on Friday. READ: Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka and U.S. Open winner Emma Raducanu will headline the two women's warm-up tournaments taking place over two weeks at Melbourne Park, which have been dubbed …

World No 1 Ashleigh Barty pulls out of WTA Finals, ends season
3 years, 2 months ago

World No 1 Ashleigh Barty pulls out of WTA Finals, ends season

Firstpost  

Barty’s focus is now on the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, which will resume its traditional January time slot in 2022 after a pandemic-enforced delay this year. Sydney: World number one and Wimbledon champion Ashleigh Barty pulled out of the season-ending WTA Finals Saturday, opting to remain at home and focus on preparing for the Australian summer. “It was a …

Barty returns to Australia to see family, no decision on rest of season
3 years, 2 months ago

Barty returns to Australia to see family, no decision on rest of season

The Hindu  

World number one Ash Barty has made no decision on the rest of her season despite pulling out of next month's WTA 1000 tournament at Indian Wells to return to Australia to see her family, her team told Reuters on Tuesday. Barty's coach Craig Tyzzer said this month that she might not defend her WTA Finals crown in November after …

US Open: Ash Barty is dumped out by Shelby Rogers in third round
3 years, 3 months ago

US Open: Ash Barty is dumped out by Shelby Rogers in third round

Daily Mail  

World No 1 Ash Barty reflected on a 'rollercoaster' six months as her US Open hopes ended in the third round. World No 1 Ash Barty waves goodbye to the US Open after her third round loss on Saturday Barty was defeated by American Shelby Rogers, who mounted a stunning third set fightback This defeat in New York is another …

US Open 2021: Top seed Ash Barty eases past Clara Tauson to advance into third round
3 years, 3 months ago

US Open 2021: Top seed Ash Barty eases past Clara Tauson to advance into third round

India Today  

Women’s No 1 seed Ash Barty advanced to the third round of the US Open with a 6-1, 7-5 win over Clara Tauson. A brilliant sun and clear skies greeted Barty and Tauson as they kicked off the action on an Arthur Ashe Stadium court that 12 hours earlier had closed its retractable roof and battened down the hatches as …

Ash Barty targets Olympic gold after Wimbledon triumph
3 years, 5 months ago

Ash Barty targets Olympic gold after Wimbledon triumph

The Hindu  

Newly-crowned Wimbledon champion Ashleigh Barty has set her sights on Olympic glory after the Australian claimed her second Grand Slam title at the All England Club over the weekend. Barty, 25, heads into the July 23-August 8 Tokyo Games aiming to join Steffi Graf and the Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, as the only women in the Open era to …

Analysis: If Ash Barty keeps learning, she’ll keep winning
3 years, 5 months ago

Analysis: If Ash Barty keeps learning, she’ll keep winning

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Ash Barty still considers herself a work in progress. Spend any amount of time listening to Barty speak about herself and her tennis and two things resonate again and again: She often refers to “we” or “our” instead of “I” or “my” — making sure to include her team of coach Craig Tyzzer and others as part …

Wimbledon 2021: Ash Barty Wins Aussie Battle to Reach Semis
3 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2021: Ash Barty Wins Aussie Battle to Reach Semis

News 18  

World number one Ash Barty outclassed compatriot Ajla Tomljanovic 6-1 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals on Friday and set up a meeting with 2018 champion Angelique Kerber. In the first all-Australian women’s Grand Slam quarter-final since the 1980 Wimbledon championships, the 25-year-old Barty produced a calm and composed display on Centre Court. “Ajla is an incredible competitor — I’ve …

Ash Barty commits to Australia's tennis team for Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Ash Barty commits to Australia's tennis team for Tokyo Olympics

India TV News  

Top-ranked Ash Barty is set to lead Australia’s 11-member tennis team at the Tokyo Olympics. Former U.S. Open champion Sam Stosur was selected to play singles and doubles in her fifth Olympics, while Nick Kyrgios, Alex de Minaur and John Millman were among the men selected for the Australian team. “I think making your first Olympic team, particularly as an …

Top-ranked Ash Barty withdraws from French Open with injury
3 years, 6 months ago

Top-ranked Ash Barty withdraws from French Open with injury

India TV News  

Top-ranked Ash Barty withdrew from the French Open during her second-round match on Thursday because of an injury. The 2019 champion trailed 6-1, 2-2 when she returned to her chair and signalled she was not able to continue against Polish rival Magda Linette on Court Philippe Chatrier. Dealing with a left hip problem, Barty had struggled through a 6-4, 3-6, …

French Open 2021: World no. 1 Ashleigh Barty Withdraws Midway Through Second-Round Match Due to Injury
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2021: World no. 1 Ashleigh Barty Withdraws Midway Through Second-Round Match Due to Injury

News 18  

Top seed Ashleigh Barty retired injured midway through the second set of her French Open second-round match against Poland’s Magda Linette on Thursday. That leaves world number four Aryna Sabalenka as the top remaining player in the draw, despite the Belarusian never having reached a Grand Slam quarter-final. The world’s top three will not be the only notable absences from …

World No.1 Ash Barty out from French Open due to injury
3 years, 6 months ago

World No.1 Ash Barty out from French Open due to injury

The Hindu  

Women's world number one Ash Barty of Australia retired from her second round match against Poland's Magda Linette at the French Open on Thursday with an injury. Australia's Barty, who lifted her maiden major at Roland Garros in 2019, was trailing 6-1 2-2 against Poland's Magda Linette when she decided she could no longer continue, having started the match with …

Ash Barty Advances in Charleston as Sofia Kenin Stunned
3 years, 8 months ago

Ash Barty Advances in Charleston as Sofia Kenin Stunned

News 18  

World number one Ashleigh Barty eased into the third round of the WTA clay court tournament in Charleston Wednesday, winning the last six games in a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Misaki Doi. Australia’s Barty arrived in Charleston fresh off a victory in the prestigious Miami Open, where she successfully defended a WTA title for the first time. “It was a …

I deserve the World No 1 ranking, says Ash Barty after Miami Open title defence
3 years, 8 months ago

I deserve the World No 1 ranking, says Ash Barty after Miami Open title defence

Firstpost  

Barty, the 2019 French Open champion, has held the No 1 ranking since September of that year, despite skipping the rescheduled US and French Opens in 2020 to remain in Australia. There were girls who had the chance to improve theirs, so I felt like I thoroughly deserve my spot at the top of the rankings.” Barty, the 2019 French …

Ash Barty pockets second consecutive Miami title
3 years, 8 months ago

Ash Barty pockets second consecutive Miami title

The Hindu  

Ash Barty pushed a forehand winner into the open court as her opponent, Bianca Andreescu, laid on her back in the far corner, injured yet again. “I'm going to see what's up with my foot, and start visualising the healing process if it's something bad,” Andreescu said. They’re genuine champions and legends, and I feel very privileged to be mentioned …

Miami Open: Defending champion Ash Barty returns to final, Hubert Hurkacz stuns Stefanos Tsitsipas
3 years, 8 months ago

Miami Open: Defending champion Ash Barty returns to final, Hubert Hurkacz stuns Stefanos Tsitsipas

Firstpost  

Barty, who is assured of retaining her No 1 ranking next week, will play for the title Saturday against the winner of the second semi-final between No 8 Bianca Andreescu and No 23 Maria Sakkari. Miami: In her first match at this year’s Miami Open, Ash Barty was one point from elimination. “You have to be more open with what …

Miami Open: Naomi Osaka, Ashleigh Barty, Bianca Andreescu in quarter-finals; Stefanos Tsitsipas into last-16
3 years, 8 months ago

Miami Open: Naomi Osaka, Ashleigh Barty, Bianca Andreescu in quarter-finals; Stefanos Tsitsipas into last-16

Firstpost  

Miami: Ashleigh Barty is tough to beat under any circumstances, especially when she’s on the ropes. I think it’s just about trying to hang around and I’ve worked my backside off off the court to make sure that I feel like I’m good physical condition to play tennis.” No 5 seed Elina Svitolina of Ukraine needed nearly 2½ hours to …

Miami Open: Ashleigh Barty, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev advance as Simona Halep withdraws
3 years, 8 months ago

Miami Open: Ashleigh Barty, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev advance as Simona Halep withdraws

Firstpost  

World number one Ashleigh Barty looked sharp in a straight-sets victory over Jelena Ostapenko Saturday at the Miami Open, where men’s second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas cruised past lucky loser Damir Dzumhur. Defending champion Barty defeated the former French Open champion from Latvia 6-3, 6-2 to set up a fourth-round clash with former world number one Victoria Azarenka. Greece’s Tsitsipas - …

Ash Barty advances to 4th round at Miami Open by beating Jelena Ostapenko
3 years, 8 months ago

Ash Barty advances to 4th round at Miami Open by beating Jelena Ostapenko

India TV News  

Top-ranked Ash Barty advanced to the fourth round at the Miami Open by beating Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 6-2 Saturday. Barty had a much easier time than in the previous round, when she saved a match point to beat qualifier Kristina Kucova. That was Barty's first match away from her native Australian since February 2020. Halep earned her 400th career win …

Miami Open: Top-ranked Ash Barty saves match point for win, Simona Halep rallies
3 years, 8 months ago

Miami Open: Top-ranked Ash Barty saves match point for win, Simona Halep rallies

Firstpost  

The top-ranked Barty rallied from a big third-set deficit and overcame a match point to win her opening match against qualifier Kristina Kucova, 6-3, 4-6, 7-5. “That was a really tough one today, and I enjoyed every single second of it.” Barty, who won the most recent Miami Open title in 2019, trailed 5-2 in the final set. “We never …

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