Barty wins Newcombe Medal as Tina Arena raises Margaret Court Arena name change

Barty started the year No271 and finished 17th, the highest of any Australian Arena drew attention to Court's controversial same-sex marriage views Ashleigh Barty has won the Newcombe Medal as Australia's outstanding tennis player of 2017. Barty was awarded Australian tennis' highest individual honour on Monday night, after an incredible comeback season featuring three WTA Tour finals and her maiden top-level title in Malaysia. After starting the year as the No271 in the world, Barty soared more...