Barty rallies to beat Lesia Tsurenko 5-7, 6-1, 6-1Stosur, Cabrera, Harris and Smith all lose on day oneAshleigh Barty survived a first-set stumble to storm to an
Australian Open first round win over Lesia Tsurenko.
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The world No 1 responded in ruthless
fashion after losing the first set against the Ukrainian, running away with a 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 victory at Rod Laver Arena. Barty, 23, who is bidding for her first title at Melbourne Park, was the only Australian to book a victory in a rain-interrupted day one.