Incredible stuff at the Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane!
World no.187 Ashleigh Barty plays a great match against former world no.5 Daniela Hantuchova to win in straight sets!
The Australian displayed a very solid tennis to fight till the last point like a veteran. Actually the striking part was the mental game as Ashleigh looked as she was dominated Hantuchova (that has a more than 10 year experience on tour).
Barty: It’s nice being supported by the crowd
The Australian was absolutely elated by the result to comment “It’s only the 2nd time I’ve played on Pat Rafter Arena, it’s so much fun to have the crowd behind you”
Next vs. Sharapova?
Barty will probably play Maria Sharapova in the next round as the Russian is facing world no.73 Caroline Garcia (H2H 2-0 for Maria)
