Tennis-Barty unlocks Keys to reach maiden Australian Open final
By Courtney Walsh
Ash Barty Sport News
'It's unreal' - Ash Barty delighted to reach her maiden Australian Open final on home soil after beating Madison Keys
Ash Barty says it is “unreal” to be in her first Australian Open final after breezing past Madison Keys 6-1 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena. Barty has spent just over six hours on court en route to her first Grand Slam final on home soil and will face either Iga Swiatek or Danielle Collins in the final. Ad/> Although Barty admitted after the match she «probably won't watch» the other semi, she is delighted to have the chance to win the title.
Barty unlocks Keys to reach maiden Australian Open final
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