Australian Open: Ashleigh Barty ‘happy with progression’ after Melbourne title
On winning a trophy with a wombat on it, Barty said it was “very cool to have some indigenous art” and “a tribute” to her heritage World number one Ashleigh Barty says she is “happy with the progression” of her tennis after warming up for the Australian Open by winning the Yarra Valley Classic. The Australian had not played for 11 months because of the coronavirus pandemic but won four matches at the tune-up event in Melbourne. Barty won 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 in the final against Spain’s Garbine Muguruza. Now she is aiming to become the first home champion...
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