Barty feels weight of home hopes at Australian Open

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MELBOURNE : World number one Ash Barty will once again bear the brunt of her nation's hopes for a home champion at the Australian Open, promising only she will give her 'best crack' at ending the 44-year drought.Having claimed her second major title at Wimbledon last year, Barty will be under huge pressur

MELBOURNE : World number one Ash Barty will once again bear the brunt of her nation's hopes for a home champion at the Australian Open, promising only she will give her"best crack" at ending the 44-year drought.

"I just have to hope that everyone understands that I'm giving it my best crack. It doesn't always work out exactly how you want to. Barty has sent Australia into a frenzy by going deep in the tournament over the past three years but ended up leaving them wanting more.

 

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