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Ashleigh Barty won an impressive 82% of points when her first serve landed

Home hope Barty claims a first Australian Open

Ashleigh Barty brilliantly fulfilled her country's expectations by defeating Danielle Collins 6-3 7-6 (7-2) to become the first home player for 44 years to win an Australian Open singles title.

Tennis • 29 Jan 22

Australia expects as Barty into final to face Collins

Ashleigh Barty defeated Madison Keys to become the first Australian woman to reach the final of her home grand slam for more than 40 years.

Tennis • 27 Jan 22

Ashleigh Barty will face American Jessica Pegula in the quarter-finals

Barty moves smoothly into Australian Open quarters

World number one Ashleigh Barty beat American Amanda Anisimova in straight sets to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Tennis • 23 Jan 22

Defending champion Naomi Osaka converted an impressive five of seven break points in her victory

Osaka and Barty remain on track for last-16 showdown

Defending champion Naomi Osaka overcame a second-set blip to beat American Madison Brengle 6-0 6-4 and reach the third round of the Australian Open, staying on course for a potential fourth-round clash with world number one Ashleigh Barty.

Tennis • 19 Jan 22

Ash Barty celebrates her win over Denmark's Clara Tauson

Barty surges into US Open third round as clouds part

Ashleigh Barty shrugged off questions about her ability to close out matches after battling past teenager Clara Tauson and into the third round of the US Open.

Tennis • 03 Sep 21

Barty hits a return to Russia's Vera Zvonareva

Barty battles into round two, Bencic breezes through

World number one Ashleigh Barty was made to battle for a 6-1 7-6 (7) win over Vera Zvonareva and a spot in the second round of the US Open on Tuesday.

Tennis • 01 Sep 21

The Australian celebrates with the Venus Rosewater Dish trophy

Barty overcomes Pliskova to claim first Wimbledon title

Ashleigh Barty beat Karolina Pliskova 6-3 6-7 6-3 in the Wimbledon women's singles final to win her second grand slam title.

Tennis • 10 Jul 21

Ashleigh Barty won a staggering 88% of points when her first serve landed

Barty sees off Kerber to reach Wimbledon final

World number one Ashleigh Barty defeated Angelique Kerber 6-3 7-6 (7-3) to become the first Australian woman to reach the Wimbledon singles final for 41 years.

Tennis • 08 Jul 21

Coco Gauff celebrates winning against Russia's Elena Vesnina

Svitolina bows out, Gauff's winning Centre Court return

World number one Ashleigh Barty recovered from a slow start to progress into the third round at Wimbledon, while Coco Gauff enjoyed a successful Centre Court homecoming.

Tennis • 01 Jul 21

Serena Williams had to withdraw from Wimbledon

Tearful Williams forced to withdraw from Wimbledon

World number one Ashleigh Barty made a triumphant return to grass with a 6-1 6-7 (1) 6-1 victory over Carla Suarez Navarro in the first round at Wimbledon.

Tennis • 29 Jun 21

Ashleigh Barty bids the crowds on Philippe-Chatrier a sad farewell

Injured Barty crashes out of French Open

World number one Ashleigh Barty is out of the French Open after retiring through injury during her second-round clash with Magda Linette.

Tennis • 03 Jun 21

Petra Kvitova: ' I have made the tough decision that it would be unwise to play on it'

Kvitova injured at press conference, Barty's hip issue

Petra Kvitova has withdrawn from the French Open after injuring her ankle in a freak fall while performing her post-match media duties on Sunday

Tennis • 02 Jun 21

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates at Madrid's Magic Box arena

Sabalenka gains revenge on Barty in Madrid Open final

Aryna Sabalenka turned the tables on Ashleigh Barty to win the Madrid Open title.

Tennis • 08 May 21

Ashleigh Barty beat Aryna Sabalenka in three sets

Barty claims third title of 2021 in Stuttgart

Ashleigh Barty surged to the top of the WTA yearly standings with her third title of the year at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart.

Tennis • 25 Apr 21

Ashleigh Barty suffered a surprise defeat

Home favourite Barty stunned by Muchova in Australia

Karolina Muchova stunned world number one Ashleigh Barty with a sensational comeback sparked by a medical time-out to progress into the Australian Open semi-finals following a 1-6 6-3 6-2 win.

Tennis • 17 Feb 21

Sofia Kenin failed to convert any of her seven break point opportunities in her loss to Kaia Kanepi

Kenin blames nerves for Australian Open exit

Sofia Kenin allowed nerves to get the better of her after the defence of her Australian Open title ended in the second round with a 6-3 6-2 defeat to Kaia Kanepi.

Tennis • 11 Feb 21

Ashleigh Barty was beaten by Simona Halep in an exhibition game in Adelaide

Barty among players back in action ahead of Aus Open

Tennis' biggest names were back in action in Adelaide on Friday, with world number one Ashleigh Barty making her first public appearance on court for nearly a year.

Tennis • 29 Jan 21

Ashleigh Barty, with her niece Olivia, faces the press after her Australian Open semi-final defeat to Sofia Kenin.

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Other sport • 30 Jan 20

Garbine Muguruza celebrates her victory over Simona Halep

Kenin and Muguruza to meet in Australian Open final

Garbine Muguruza will face Sofia Kenin in a surprise Australian Open final after both caused upsets at a scorching Melbourne Park on Thursday.

Tennis • 30 Jan 20

Ashleigh Barty lunges to make a forehand on Rod Laver Arena

Barty delights home crowd at Australian Open

Australia's Ashleigh Barty remains unflustered as she moves ever closer to a first title at Melbourne Park.

Tennis • 28 Jan 20

Ashleigh Barty of Australia hits a return to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova

Ashleigh Barty fights back to avoid Adelaide shock

World number one Ashleigh Barty had to battle back from a set down to book her place in the quarter-finals of the Adelaide International

Tennis • 14 Jan 20

Caroline Garcia (R) and Kristina Mladenovic celebrate victory over Australia

France take deciding doubles match to claim Fed Cup

France won the Fed Cup after defeating Australia in a doubles decider in Perth.

Tennis • 10 Nov 19

Ash Barty during her singles match against Caroline Garcia

Barty flawless to keep Australia in hunt at Fed Cup

Australia's ever-dependable Ashleigh Barty doled out the dreaded double-bagel to Caroline Garcia to level the Fed Cup final against France at 1-1 after the opening day's singles at Perth Arena today.

Tennis • 09 Nov 19

Elina Svitolina will defend her WTA Finals crown on Sunday

World No 1 Barty to face champ Svitolina in WTA Final

Holder Elina Svitolina will face world number one Ashleigh Barty in the end-of-season WTA Finals showpiece on Sunday after they got past Belinda Bencic and Karolina Pliskova respectively in the semi-finals in Shenzhen.

Tennis • 02 Nov 19

Karolina Pliskova has now reached the semi-finals of the WTA Finals for each of the last three seasons

Semi line-ups decided at WTA Finals

Karolina Pliskova defeated Simona Halep 6-0 2-6 6-4 in a see-saw match to claim the last semi-final spot at the WTA Finals in Shenzhen.

Tennis • 01 Nov 19