World No 1 eases past quarter-final opponent in straight setsPlayer yet to drop a set and wrapped up victory in an hourAsh Barty’s rapid march through the
Australian Open draw continued on Tuesday as she faced her highest ranked opponent so far, the in-form 21st seed Jessica Pegula, and treated her with the same disdain as all others who have crossed her path in Melbourne this year. This time, Barty allowed Pegula just two paltry games as she reached her second career
Australian Open semi-final with a 6-2, 6-0 win.
“I’m just having fun, to be honest,” said Barty afterwards. “I’m having fun trying to problem solve out on the court, and each and every opponent has been different, each and every opponent has presented me with a different challenge and forced me to use another tool in my toolbox.”