Ash Barty produced a thoroughly professional display to cruise into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a commanding 6-2 6-3 win over Camila Giorgi in just over an hour.
The hometown hero and world No.1 is looking in sensational form and will meet Amanda Anisimova on Sunday after the young American upset defending champion Naomi Osaka.
“In the nicest possible manner, she’s taunted Giorgi,” Sam Smith on Nine’s coverage.
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“(She’s said), ‘Here, have this one, hit it, let’s see what you’ve got’,” said Sam Smith on Nine’s coverage.
“By doing that, she’s done her job perfectly,” Jim Courier added.
“That’s the way to beat Camila Giorgi if you’re Ash Barty, let her beat herself.”
Barty off to perfect start
“This is as good as she’s ever looked,” Jelena Dokic adds.
“She takes the match out of everyone’s hands.
“She deals with opponents, expectation, she deals with it all so well.”
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