2019 Australian Open, Melbourne - WTA GRAND SLAM

[AnonymousFan]

That was over in a flash... never got a chance to tune in.

petra dominated, never felt close in either set

 

[britbox]

Ash Barty and Masha out there. This has started well and looks like it could be a good match.

 

[AnonymousFan]

Lots of slices from Barty

 

[britbox]

Enjoying this match... it's like a matador (Barty) v bull (Masha). Liking the way Ash is mixing things up. That sliced backhand has been pretty effective.

Both players having a lot of bother serving from that top end with the sun.

 

[tented]

Enjoying this match... it's like a matador (Barty) v bull (Masha). Liking the way Ash is mixing things up. That sliced backhand has been pretty effective.

Both players having a lot of bother serving from that top end with the sun.

Just tuned in, and immediately saw Maria catching the ball toss.

I see she’s still having issues with DFs, too.

 

[tented]

Nice forehand from Barty to set up BP!


She can’t get negative, though, because we know Maria won’t give up.

 

[britbox]

Terrific cross court winner from Ash. Break point. C'mon Ash!

 

[AnonymousFan]

Another BP!

 

[Moxie]

I'm also pulling for Ash here. Just tuned in.

 

[AnonymousFan]

I'm also pulling for Ash here. Just tuned in.

Me too, go Ash!

 

[britbox]

Dangerous times for Ash. That was a huge hold by Masha in the previous game.

Two big break points defended by Ash. Cracking match.

 

[britbox]

Zut Alors!

That was a soft last point. Masha breaks.

 

[tented]

Ugh ... Maria will run away with the match if Barty isn’t careful.

 

[AnonymousFan]

Three SPs

 

[britbox]

Ugh ... Maria will run away with the match if Barty isn’t careful.

Yep. Maria is tough (unless Serena is on the other side of the net)... losing that first set will be a hard pill to swallow for Ash.

 

[britbox]

That was a must win game for Ash.

 

[britbox]

So, Maria is really struggling serving at the top end. She's losing the ball toss in the sun. It's these games that represent Ash's best chance of a break.

 

[Moxie]

That was a must win game for Ash.

She's playing too much pong with Maria. This is not a winning formula. EDIT: That was more aggressive.

 

[AnonymousFan]

Finally Break point converted!!!

 

[tented]

All right! Now Ash must hold. She can’t let Maria back in.