Tennis

Slice and serve: Ashleigh Barty's delicious fortnight yields first Australian Open singles final after latest blowout

Fancy this. The shot that separates Ashleigh Barty from her peers is one hit by millions of recreational players—but rarely seen among pros. Please now, usher the slice backhand out from the shadows ...
Tennis

Ash Barty honors hero Evonne Goolagong with best possible title: a seismic, drought-snapping Australian Open

The first three years of this decade at the Australian Open have been highlighted by a compelling and eclectic trio of women's champions—three players, three continents, three vastly different playing ...
WTA

Coaches Corner: Breaking down the Barty backhand slice

It might not be a new Ashleigh Barty in the 2022 season, but by all accounts it is certainly an improved one. The World No.1 is 10-0 on the season and into her third major final and first at the ...
WTA

Barty teaches next Aussie generation signature backhand slice, lifelong values

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Four years ago, Ashleigh Barty stood on Rod Laver Arena as champion of the 2022 Australian Open, solidifying her legacy in Australian tennis and women's tennis as whole. It's ...
Yardbarker

From Rybakina's serve to Ash Barty's slice: Aryna Sabalenka builds the perfect player

Aryna Sabalenka was asked in a press conference about the players with the best shots on tour. The World No. 1 selected five Grand Slam champions, choosing the best serve, forehand, backhand, and more ...