Ashleigh Barty

Barty Earns 2018 US Open Sportmanship Award

USTA Press Release, September 6, 2018 US Open doubles semifinalist Ashleigh Barty was awarded the women’s 2018 US Open Sportsmanship Award on Wednesday. The award is presented to the professional tennis players who best demonstrate excellence in sportsmanship throughout the US Open Series […]

Barty Clinches Nottingham’s Nature Valley Open Title

NOTTINGHAM, June 17, 2018 World No. 17 Ashleigh Barty has defeated British No. 1 Johanna Konta 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 to win the Nature Valley Open WTA International title in Nottingham on a sold-out Sunday at the Nottingham Tennis Centre. In […]

Australia And Netherlands Level After Day One Of Fed Cup

WOLLONGONG, April 21, 2018 The scores are level at one-all for Australia and the Netherlands after the first day of play in the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Play-off in Wollongong. In a surprise upset Dutch No.1 Lesley Kerkhove defeated Aussie Samantha Stosur 7-5, 7-6(1) in front of […]

Ashleigh Barty Named National Indigenous Tennis Ambassador

TA Press Release, April 15, 2018 World No.18 Ashleigh Barty has been named National Indigenous Tennis Ambassador in a move to attract more Indigenous youth to tennis. The appointment comes following a break-out year in 2017, where Barty was awarded the Female Sportsperson of the […]

Ash Barty To Lead Australia At Fed Cup Charge In Canberra

TA Press Release, February 1, 2018 Ashleigh Barty (Qld) will lead Australia’s charge against Ukraine in Canberra at the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group II first round on 10-11 February 2018. Australia’s top ranked woman at world No.16, Barty will be joined by world No.25 Daria […]

Brisbane Not A Bridge Too Far For Barty

BRISBANE, December 28, 2017 (Press Release) Local girl Ash Barty has climbed on Thursday Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge ahead of her attempt to scale the heights in the 2018 Brisbane International presented by Suncorp. Barty, Australia’s highest-ranked player and winner of the 2017 […]

Fed Cup Tickets On Sale Wednesday

TA Press Release, December 12, 2017 Tickets will go on sale Wednesday 13 December at 9am for the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group II first round clash between Australia and the Ukraine to be held at the Canberra Tennis Centre from 10-11 February 2018. […]

Fed Cup Showdown Set For Canberra

TA Press Release, December 5, 2017 World-class tennis will be showcased in Canberra in February with Australia set to meet the Ukraine in the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group II first round on 10-11 February 2018. In a coup for the recently redeveloped Canberra […]

Vegemite Set To Fuel Australian Open Ballkids

AO Press Release, December 4, 2017 The Australian Open has joined forces with Vegemite, one of Australia’s most loved brands. In a landmark all-Australian partnership, Vegemite has been named the official Australian Open ballkid partner and will help fuel the ballkid squad throughout their training and official […]

Ashleigh Barty Awarded 2017 Newcombe Medal

TA Press Release, November 27, 2017 Ashleigh Barty (Qld) has won her first Newcombe Medal tonight.  Australia’s top-ranked tennis player was awarded tennis’ top honour by legend John Newcombe at the annual awards ceremony at Crown Palladium in Melbourne  The win caps off a breakout […]