Ash Barty prevails in straight sets over Amanda Anisimova to reach Australian Open quarter-finals
Ash Barty is through to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open after beating Amanda Anisimova 6-4 6-3. Barty was once again in control on serve against her 20-year-old opponent and will face another American in the last eight, Jessica Pegula. Ad/> Barty is yet to drop a set in the tournament and looks in career-best form as she chases what would be a hugely popular — and first — title in Melbourne, where her best performance was reaching the final in 2013.


