Aussie Ash flashes past Petra
World No.1 Ash Barty continues to break new ground, gaining revenge over No.7 seed Petra Kvitova 7-6(6) 6-2 to surge into her maiden Australian Open semifinal.
28 January 2020
Age
30 years
Born
Bilovec, Czech Republic
Residence
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Height
183cm (6 ft )
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 07/07/2020
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 68%Playing HandLeft-handedPrize Money$31,838,378 USDSingles Titles27Events EnteredSingles Win-Loss447-208 -
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The rivalries to watch in week two
As AO2020 speeds headlong to the sharp end of the tournament, a host of head-to-head matchups promise to be compelling viewing, however the draw shakes out.
28 January 2020
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What the AO2020 women's quarterfinalists are playing for
With the women's singles quarterfinals field set, here are some milestones that could be achieved over the next two days at Melbourne Park.
28 January 2020
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Day 9 preview: Friends become foes again
For the second straight year, Ash Barty meets Petra Kvitova for a spot in the AO women’s semifinals. After all she achieved last year, is the sequel Barty’s time to shine?
27 January 2020
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Could Barty v Kvitova decide the women’s champion?
Former No.5 Daniela Hantuchova, playing in the Legends event in Melbourne, believes the winner of Tuesday’s blockbuster quarterfinal repeat of last year could go all the way.
27 January 2020
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Five things we learned on Day 7 of AO2020
It’s never too early to play mind games, there’s ways to exit a major, and the super young are already restless …
27 January 2020
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Kvitova comes from behind to reach quarterfinal
Petra Kvitova has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open after coming back to defeat No.22 seed Petra Kvitova 6-7(4) 6-3 6-2 at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday.
26 January 2020
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Day 7 preview: The path clears for Barty
Australia Day marks a decisive night at AO2020 for the women’s top seed, who has a chance to capitalise on the shock oustings of a number of players who could have spoiled her home slam party.
25 January 2020
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Day 3 preview: Defending champs warming to the task
Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic showed enough in their opening-round victories to suggest a run deep into AO2020 will take another step on Wednesday.
21 January 2020
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10 things we learned from the stars before AO2020
What the world’s tennis stars revealed (and what they didn’t) ahead of the year’s first major.
19 January 2020
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Osaka relaxed, Kvitova finds silver lining
Naomi Osaka is “more seasoned” than when she won here 12 months ago, while Petra Kvitova takes the positives from returning to the scene of her 2019 near-miss.
18 January 2020
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Watch it LIVE: AO Rally for Relief
No matter where you are in the world, you can see the stars of tennis come together to support bushfire relief efforts in Australia in an exciting exhibition event at Rod Laver Arena.
15 January 2020
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Stellar semifinals set in Brisbane
Petra Kvitova will take on Madison Keys before Naomi Osaka and Karolina Pliskova go head-to-head for a place in the WTA Brisbane final.
11 January 2020
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Osaka, Kvitova win openers in Brisbane
Last year's Australian Open finalists Naomi Osaka and Petra Kvitova got their 2020 seasons off to a strong start with wins at the Brisbane International.
7 January 2020
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