tennis
Barty outmuscles Muguruza to win Yarra Valley Classic
World No 1 declares herself happy with form as Australian Open looms
07 February 2021 - 20:58
Melbourne — World No 1 Ash Barty said she was happy with her game heading into the Australian Open after outfighting Garbine Muguruza 7-6(3) 6-4 to win the Yarra Valley Classic warm-up tournament on Sunday.
The 24-year-old Australian, playing her first tournament for almost a year, was made to work hard for her second WTA title on home soil but had enough weapons in her armoury to see off the former French Open and Wimbledon champion in a gripping contest...
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