LONDON: Australia's women's tennis world number one Ashleigh Barty has achieved another dream - standing on the balcony at Lord's, the home of cricket.
The 23-year-old French Open champion, who last Sunday emulated compatriot Evonne Goolagong Cawley in topping the women's world rankings, was invited onto the balcony by the Australian men's cricket team after they beat England in their World Cup match.Barty had pulled out of the Eastbourne tournament due to a sore arm which she says is now absolutely fine.
"They've all been pretty cruise-y , to be honest," said Barty, who anticipates a tough opening match against China's Zheng Saisai. "I've had a nice reception from a lot of the players. It's nice to get that respect and acknowledgment from your peers.
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