Ashleigh Barty is the world number one, champion of Roland Garros 2019 and Wimbledon 2021. He withdrew from the circuit when the pandemic appeared, he did not compete after the last US Open, sheltering at home, within the borders that the authorities defend so much in the fight against Covid.
He had a pending subject, and he prepared himself with dedication in his preparation. Australia, a country that loves tennis and has an enviable list of champions, yearns for a champion in its Open since Chris O’Neil expired in 1978. It was the last joy in a golden age presided over by Margaret Court y Evonne Goolagong.
Barty has already stepped up her game to become the first local finalist since Wendy Turnbull’s appearance in 1980, 42 years ago.
On Saturday, at 09:30 Spanish peninsular time, he has the big date with the American Danielle Collins or the polish Iga Swiatek. The moment for Barty, who got married during preseason, is sweet. He endorsed it in ‘semis’ overwhelming the American Madison Keys, 6-1 and 6-3 in one hour. The North American had dominated her ten previous meetings, eliminating, among others, Paula Badosa.
Barty, champion of the Adelaide WTA 500, has ten wins in a row at the start of the campaign, has only delivered 21 games in the six matches held at the Australian Open, which he has devoured in six hours and six minutes.
It is one step away from ending a 44-year ‘aussie’ drought. A natural talent that almost stayed in the step from basic to professional categories, since it was difficult for him to adapt to a situation of results that did not arrive as quickly as he expected. He hung up the racket, recovered it and at 25 lives a full, sporting and vital maturity.
The fans vibrate with Barty, they are also passionate about the ‘Special Ks’, Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios, qualified for the men’s doubles final. Success is assured, it will be a final of Australians, the most discreet also got into it Matthew Ebden y Max Purcell.
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