Australian has to save set point in 6-1, 7-6 (9-7) win World No 1 chasing her sixth title of the season Ash Barty is breathing easier after overcoming a second-set scare against former finalist Vera Zvonareva to safely progress to US Open second round. Barty had to save a set point in the tiebreaker before seeing off the veteran Russian 6-1, 7-6 (9-7) in a challenging opener at Flushing Meadows. The world No 1 blasted 11 aces, including her tour-topping 300th of the year, and clubbed 31 clean wi...
Ash Barty overcomes scare against Vera Zvonareva to move into US Open second round
The Guardian - 1 Sep 2021 01:50
Australian has to save set point in 6-1, 7-6 (9-7) win World No 1 chasing her sixth title of the season Ash Barty is breathing easier after overcoming a second-set scare against former finalist Vera Zvonareva to safely progress to US Open second round. Barty had to save a set point in the tiebreaker before seeing off the veteran Russian 6-1, 7-6 (9-7) in a challenging opener at Flushing Meadows. The world No 1 blasted 11 aces, including her tour-topping 300th of the year, and clubbed 31 clean wi...
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