Bashful Barty refuses to big-note herself
Aussie World No. 1 Ash Barty is the nation’s humble champion but the tennis superstar doesn’t sound too confident ahead of the French Open.
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Exhausted Barty can’t escape new rival
Ash Barty has revealed the consequence of her hot streak as she prepares for another showdown with her new rival after a fateful draw announcement.
Barty stunned in rollercoaster Madrid final
Ash Barty’s French Open preparations have hit a hurdle, with the world number one stunned in the Madrid Open – dropping one set 6-0.
Barty stunned as new rival takes revenge
Aussie Ash Barty has lost a crazy Madrid Open final after a dramatic nailbiter that has revealed a new threat to her No. 1 ranking.
Barty breaks another rival, into final
Ash Barty won her 16th consecutive match on clay to move within one win of her fourth title in 2021. The Aussie champ is on fire.
Barty loses it over embarrasing blooper
All Ash Barty could do was laugh when she became the victim of a hilarious blooper that ruined the best moment of her Madrid quarter-final.
‘Plot twist’ can’t stop insane Barty run
Ash Barty is into the semi finals in Madrid as the Aussie World No. 1 continues her incredible French Open preparation.
Barty photo secret to world domination
It doesn’t look like much but a photo recently revealed by Ash Barty explains why the Aussie tennis superstar is on top of the world.
Ash Barty shows the champ who’s boss
Ash Barty has extended her incredible winning streak by overpowering a teenage tyro to prove she’s the real queen on clay these days.
‘Bulls***’: Barty fumes in Madrid scare
Ash Barty is into the third round of the Madrid Open but she didn’t have it all her own way, with a rare crack in her calm demeanour.
Brutal Barty gives rival nightmares
Ash Barty’s French Open defence could not be travelling any better at the moment, romping to a ruthless win over her hapless opponent.
Barty’s spine-tingling reply to critics
Ash Barty endured a rocky start to 2021 and faced stinging criticism over her false number one ranking. Her response was emphatic.
Perfect reply after Barty steals Porsche
Aryna Sabalenka posted the perfect caption after Ash Barty completed an incredible week with her third title of the year.
Incredible comeback lands Barty Stuttgart title
Ash Barty showed the fighting qualities that have taken her to world No. 1 with a stunning fightback in the Stuttgart Open final.
Ash Barty’s brilliant birthday bash
The Aussie champion is one win away from her third title in 2021 after delivering another come-from-behind victory — on her birthday.
Barty showing why she’s world No. 1
Ash Barty displayed her “never give in” attitude by ripping the heart out of another top 10 rival in an ominous showing on clay.
Barty’s COVID reveal after private query
Ash Barty’s casual COVID-19 revelation shows there is not a single Australian athlete that can match the world No. 1 for sheer class.
Barty’s incredible stat in clay opener
Australian tennis star Ash Barty proved she has one of the best serves in world tennis as she began the clay season by dishing out a bagel.
Barty suffers worst loss since 2019
Ash Barty’s winning streak is over after she was sent packing from the Charleston Open in a monster upset nobody saw coming.
Brilliant Barty avoids awkward slip-up
Ash Barty’s hot streak is rolling on as she steered clear of her biggest fear in a return to clay for the first time since the 2019 French Open.
Barty’s blunt smack down of No. 1 haters
Ash Barty has delivered a stern message to her critics after winning another trophy that keeps her on top of the world rankings.
Barty gives Osaka the big fend-off
Ash Barty is tearing through the Miami Open with another monster victory that puts her in the final and saves her No. 1 ranking.
History for Barty after Osaka stunner
Australia’s Ash Barty has joined the greatest players in tennis history after Naomi Osaka’s shocking exit from the Miami Open.
Barty’s back: ‘Best I’ve played in a long time’
Ash Barty has left Naomi Osaka needing to win the Miami Masters to claim the world number one ranking after hitting top form.
Barty improves incredible three-set record
Ash Barty is shaking off a shaky start to 2021 at one of her favourite events after outlasting a former world number one.
Tweet speaks volumes as Osaka hunts Barty
Naomi Osaka wants to overthrow Ash Barty but tennis isn’t the only thing on the Japanese star’s mind as she charges ahead in Miami.
Confronting realisation sparks tears from Barty
Ash Barty is rolling on in Miami as she protects her No. 1 ranking, revealing a confronting admission recently brought her to tears.
‘Not pretty’: Barty blindsided in Miami
The world number one had to fight off a match point against a lowly-ranked opponent in another worrying sign for her 2021 hopes.
Barty back and with big plans
Ash Barty will defend her Miami Open title as she heads overseas after spending most of last year at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Barty pushes back return as Brady falls
Aus Open finalist Jennifer Brady was spanked as the women’s tour resumed in Qatar without Australian world number one Ash Barty.
Hits keep coming for Barty
Fresh off her dumping from the Adelaide International, Ash Barty has succumbed to a leg injury and isn’t sure when she may play again.
Rival’s dramatic Ash Barty accusation
Ash Barty tasted consecutive defeats for the first time in 13 months as the umpire warned her opponent for throwing allegations around.
Another Ash crash finishes Aussie swing on real low
Out of sorts and completely outplayed, world No.1 Ash Barty ended a nightmare fortnight on home soil by failing to survive her first match at the Adelaide International.
Barty can’t commit to full time touring yet
Ash Barty won’t go chasing points around the world just to keep her number one ranking
Ash Barty is a false world No. 1
A rankings technicality is all that is holding Ash Barty’s world No. 1 ranking together and the tennis world has quietly known it for months.
Ash Barty’s bounce back move
The world number one is moving on fast from her Australian Open disappointment and will be back in action next week.
Barty licks wounds with tennis legends
Ash Barty enjoyed a beer with one man who feels her Australian Open pain — and another who can teach her a lot about how to win it.
Damning prediction for Barty’s career
A leading tennis commentator has delivered a frightening forecast for the rest of Ash Barty’s career after her shock Australian Open exit.
Nadal stunned in incredible Open epic
Rafael Nadal was on track to slaughter Stefanos Tsitsipas – but things took a nasty turn and brought the Spaniard’s Open to an end.
Tennis turmoil to torpedo Barty’s big plans?
Ash Barty will be looking ahead after her shock Australian Open loss but tennis’ future may change if Novak Djokovic has his way.
Disturbing Ash Barty truth exposed
Controversy exploded after Ash Barty’s shock loss, but the Aussie tennis star has a far more confronting issue staring her in the face.
Rebel Wilson’s unlikely friendship
Australia was devastated when Ash Barty crashed out in Melbourne but Hollywood star Rebel Wilson was thrilled for her friend.
Barty’s Open ruined by devious tactic
Ash Barty has been sensationally dumped out of the Australian Open after a moment of gamesmanship completely turned the match.
Barty’s perfect response to time-out saga
She may have let herself down on the court, but Australia’s Ash Barty was as classy as always during the post-match press conference.
Why Barty’s quarterfinal is on so early
Ash Barty will play one of the biggest matches of her career in front of an empty stadium far away from television prime time.
Barty’s incredible streak rolls on
Ash Barty is headed for the quarterfinals as she survived a nasty surprise late in the second set to blitz American Shelby Rogers.
Ash Barty leaves teammate red-faced
Ash Barty is laughing all the way to the Australian Open quarterfinals, taking down a key member of her team after another win.
Aussie teen stuns world with giant upset
Olivia Gadecki has earmarked herself as a future star of the game after demolishing defending Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin.
Open change ‘nobody wants’ KO’s Demon
Australia has just one player left in the singles draw of the Australian Open but fans already had a glaring issue to blame.
Barty teases defection after annihilation
Ash Barty is into the fourth round of the Australian Open after a massive win but her pre-match routine raised a cheeky question.
Stosur bombs out after Open annihilation
Sam Stosur had her best run at the Australian Open in six years but it ended in brutal fashion for the veteran hometown hero.
Is Barty trolling the tennis world again?
It may be more than pure coincidence as a theory emerged that Ash Barty and her team are having some fun with the world’s media.
Who is the man on Ash Barty’s arm?
Ash Barty has kept her love life relatively quiet, but you’ll almost certainly spot her partner in the crowd at Melbourne Park this week.
Kyrgios emotional after insane comeback
Nick Kyrgios fell to the floor, buried his head in his hands and gave a vulnerable interview after his mind-blowing comeback victory.
Barty injury mystery
Ash Barty has taken to the courts with a heavily strapped thigh for a doubles match at the Australian Open
Rival reveals the real Ash: ‘I was scared’
Ash Barty is adored by the Aussie public and her fellow tennis pros — but being number one in the world carries some weight.
Barty party just getting started
World number one Ash Barty has revealed what’s driving her in a quest for a home Grand Slam victory.
Brutal Barty beating not seen in 36 years
Ash Barty showed her opponent absolutely no mercy as she stormed to the most brutal demolition job imaginable in Melbourne.
Glamour couple witnesses Barty bloodbath
Ash Barty put on one heck of a show to start her Australian Open campaign – impressing an AFL star in the process.
What time does Ash Barty play?
Ash Barty is in action for the first time this Australian Open and her home crowd has every reason to be optimistic of her success.
Tennis world stunned by ‘unusual’ trophy
Ash Barty has secured the ninth title of her professional career, but fans were left baffled after she was awarded a “glazed roast wombat”.
Barty takes out terminator in final
Ash Barty has hit sizzling form before the Australian Open, winning silverware in Melbourne for the first time.
Serena pulls out of Barty showdown
Serena Williams has performed a dramatic backflip behind the scenes to abandon her semi-final blockbuster with Ash Barty.
Barty dodges Aus Open minefield
World No. 1 Ash Barty has been handed a dream draw for the Australian Open, avoiding the shark tank on the other side of the fixture.
Barty opens up on agonising decision
Aussie tennis star Ash Barty has explained why she couldn’t defend the biggest win of her career as Australian Open prep ramps up.
Barty puts whingeing stars to shame
Whingeing tennis stars should take note of Ash Barty’s attitude, as the Aussie showed once again why she’s impossible not to love.
Barty reveals her inspiration for Aus Open redemption
Ash Barty returns to Melbourne Park as the world No.1 and has turned to one of our most iconic sporting moments to cope with the expections.
Barty mask drama ‘an innocent mistake’
Aussie World No. 1 Ash Barty has been spotted shopping without a mask in Victoria after clipping whinging tennis stars in quarantine.
Why locals will never have better shot at Aus Open glory
It’s been 42 years since an Aussie won their home-town Open. For the likes of Ash Barty and Nick Kyrgios, there will never be a better chance of winning it than 2021.
Why tennis faces a rough ride in 2021
Ash Barty’s rollicking start to the year ensured she topped the Aussie money list … again, but for those in the lower reaches, life is hard and may not get any better next year.
Scorned rival lashes out at Barty call
One of Ash Barty’s rivals is unhappy the Aussie tennis star is being feted at the end of a season in which she’s barely hit a ball in anger.
Barty’s ‘demeaning’ Grand Final interview
A Channel 7 star has been criticised by footy fans after his light-hearted interview with superstars Ash Barty and Stephanie Gilmore fell flat.
‘She’s a supporter’: Fev slams Barty call
Former AFL star Brendan Fevola has delivered a brutal swipe in Ash Barty’s direction over her upcoming role in the AFL Grand Final.
Ash Barty handed huge AFL honour
World No. 1 and Richmond tragic Ash Barty will present the AFL premiership cup on Saturday night if her Tigers win the premiership.
Channel 7’s Barty party falls flat
AFL fans wanted more footy, less Ash Barty as Channel 7 came under fire for focusing too much on the Aussie tennis star last night.
Barty’s home party in 18-year first
Ash Barty has achieved an 18-year first for Australian tennis, and she managed to do so without picking up a racquet since February.
Social media goes wild over Ash Barty
Aussie world number one Ash Barty sent social media into a spin when cameras captured her celebrating the AFL action with a beer in hand.
Barty wins yet another title
World number one Ash Barty opted against defending her French Open title at Roland Garros but has put her down time to good use, taking out a local golf title.
Barty reveals denied travel exemptions forced French Open call
After several unsuccessful attempts to get her trainer in to Brisbane world number one Ash Barty says she had no choice but to pull out of the French Open.
Virus sparks sad Barty announcement
Aussie tennis star Ash Barty has made a major announcement that will rob her of the chance to defend her French Open title.
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