Top-ranked Ashleigh Barty has found consistency in the basics and captured five titles this year, giving the Australian star a major confidence boost heading into the USOpen. IOLsport
Being relaxed has led to victories and those have brought a career-best year and even more confidence.
Barty is back and so are spectators after empty stands last year due to Covid-19. She's excited about playing before full-capacity crowds after sitting home last year. "She has had an amazing year. It's really cool to see someone play so consistently," Osaka said of Barty."I would say she seems really determined and really focused. It's really incredible."
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