World No 1 concedes Sofia Kenin played the big points betterAustralian ‘disappointed’ but says ‘it’s been a hell of a summer’Putting things in perspective has never been a problem for Ash Barty, whose down-to-earth attitude has been a major factor in her ascent to the top of the world rankings.
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When she walked into her press conference on Thursday after her 7-6 (8-6), 7-5 semi-final defeat by
American Sofia Kenin at the
Australian Open, she was carrying her 12-week-old niece, Olivia, in her arms. The symbolism could hardly have been more obvious.