What it's like to play world number one Ash Barty at the Australian Open

01/27/2022

When words such as "tough", frustrating" and "tricky" are used to describe Ash Barty as an opponent, it is easy to see why the Australian sits atop the world rankings.

Barty already has two majors in her keeping - the 2019 French Open championship and last year's Wimbledon title - and she remains favourite to add another to her tally at Melbourne Park.

Her Australian Open campaign has so far been impressive. The 25-year-old is yet to drop a set and her serve has only been broken once.