World's top six women all grace Melbourne Park on same day as Ash Barty wins thriller
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Australian moves into quarter-finals in first event back
Six pre-Australian Open tournaments are being played
Ash Barty has showcased her fighting qualities on an extraordinary day of pre-Australian Open tennis at Melbourne Park. After a near year-long hiatus, Australia’s world No 1 advanced to the quarter-finals in her first tournament back with a 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 victory over dogged Czech Marie Bouzkova.
Barty’s gritty win sent a reminder to her rivals on the eve of Thursday night’s Open draw and on a day of unprecedented women’s talent on display. The world’s top six female players, as well as 23-times grand slam winner Serena Williams, former Open champions Victoria Azarenka and Angelique Kerber and French Open titleholder Iga Swiatek were all on show. Continue reading...
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