Australian Open: Ashleigh Barty distributes the maximum penalty
Impressive start of the world number one Ashleigh Barty : Against Danka Kovinic, the local hero only needed 44 minutes - final result: 6: 0, 6: 0
by Florian Goosmann
last edit: Feb 09, 2021, 10:15 am
You have to get past her to want to win the Australian Open 2021: After her victory in the preparatory tournament last week, Ashleigh Barty also got off to a good start at the Australian Open - opponent Danka Kovinic did not win a single game.
The numbers: Six out of eight break opportunities used, always successful on the net, and: 50 points won in total - 10 with Kovinics.
"I just tried to stick to my routines and have fun," said Barty after the win when asked about the possible pressure to perform well at home.
Next opponent for Barty: compatriot Daria Gavrilova or Sara Sorribes Tormo.
Almost at the same time, another Australian also moved in in round 2: Sam Stosur, after a 6: 4, 6: 4 over compatriot Destanee Aiava.
Pliskova on, Sakkari out
Also on: Elina Svitolina, Belina Bencic and Karolina Pliskova - after a strong 6: 0, 6: 2.
Surprisingly eliminated: Maria Sakkari. The Greek, who was in strong form recently, was defeated by Kristina Mladenovic, who was recently in poor shape, with 2: 6, 6: 0, 3: 6.
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