Australian’s victory sets up semi-final against Sofia Kenin Romanian thrashes Anett Kontaveit to secure progressIf Ashleigh Barty is to become the first
Australian to win the women’s title since Christine O’Neill 42 years ago, she more than likely will have to beat Simona Halep, the only player in either draw yet to lose a set this fortnight.
Barty’s first challenge is in the second semi-final on Thursday, when she plays the vibrant
American world No 14, Sofia Kenin, who was too strong for the Tunisian, Ons Jabeur, in her quarter-final on Tuesday, winning in straight sets in an hour-and-a-half.