Tennis-Rafter always a big believer in Barty's hardcourt brilliance
By Courtney Walsh
Madison Keys Sport News
Rafter always a big believer in Barty's hardcourt brilliance
MELBOURNE : Former Australian world number one Pat Rafter said Ash Barty's game is tailor made for grass but he has always believed the Wimbledon champion would prosper on a fast-paced hard court.
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