Ashleigh Barty to join Djokovic in Adelaide exhibition before Australian Open

Barty to make competitive return in A Day at the Drive Djokovic leads men's line-up alongside Nadal, Thiem Australian world No 1 Ashleigh Barty will make her long-awaited return to the court when she gets her summer started at the star-studded exhibition in Adelaide next week. Barty has not played in 11 months but is a confirmed starter alongside world No 2 Simona Halep, third-ranked Naomi Osaka and 23-time grand slam champion Serena Williams. Related: Tennis Australia confirms it will pay for p...