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First set: Barty 2-2 Rybakina* (*denotes server): Rybakina begins her latest service game with an ace followed by a double fault in a neat summation of the match so far. She slices a backhand into the net for 15-30 but when she returns to her huge forehand she quickly levels the score. That shot is a heck of weapon, consistently putting Barty on the defensive. The
Australian does defend brilliantly, lobbing her way imaginatively out of trouble, but she misses her mark when the opportunity presents itself to strike the winner. Rybakina can’t capitalise though, erring without provocation to gift Barty deuce.
The first deuce point is superb, both players hammering forehands from corner to corner, Barty covering down the line then nailing that backhand slice to set up the winner. Rybakina hits straight back then enjoys another game point after Barty returns long. She can’t take it though, and concedes a break point of her own after missing a forehand drive volley. And Barty secures the fourth break of the match! All the spins and slices on display in the vital point from the Queenslander, bamboozling her opponent. 12.24am GMT
First set: Barty* 1-2 Rybakina (*denotes server): Barty is easing into her work now, cruising to 30-0 and looking fluid on both flanks. A lovely running backhand winner brings Rybakina back into the game and she steps up another level with a brilliant drop shot from the baseline that catches Barty off guard following a long precise rally that showed both women in excellent touch. Another rally goes Rybakina’s way when Barty tugs a forehand wide, but she saves break point with an ace right on the stem of the T.
The 29th seed quickly earns another break point with a rasping return winner - and she seals it on the second attempt with a couple of massive forehands into the right corner eventually proving too strong for her Australian opponent.