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World No 1 defeats American 6-1, 6-3 in 62 minutesAsh Barty yet to drop a set in this year’s Australian OpenFor the fourth round in succession under the weight of Australian Open pressure, Ash Barty stood on Rod Laver Arena before a taller, stronger and flatter ballstriker capable of hitting so many of the best tennis players off the court and she dismantled her challenger with ease.This time, it was the turn of American Madison Keys, who Barty coolly dispatched 6-1, 6-3 in 62 minutes to reach the Australian Open final. She has dropped just 21 games en route to her maiden final at her home slam. On Saturday, Barty will take on first-time grand-slam finalist Danielle Collins, who was almost as emphatic in defeating seventh seed Iga Swiatek 6-4 6-1. Continue reading...