There is little that can affect World No 1 at Wimbledon . She is the first top seed to reach the final in five years. Barty defeated 2018 champion Angelique Kerber 6-3, 7-6(3) in the first semi-final. (More Sports News)
Barty is the first woman from Australia to reach the title match at the grass-court major since Evonne Goolagong in 1980. The 25-year-old Barty won the 2019 French Open for her first Grand Slam title and will be eyeing her second major trophy.
Her opponent on Saturday will be No. 8 Karolina Pliskova.
Pliskova beat second-seed Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to move to her first Wimbledon final as she pursuits her first major title at the age of 29.
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The Czech came from a set down after the Belarus player took the opener 7-5, and went on to win two sets 6-4.
Ashleigh, who will lead the Australian tennis contingent at the Tokyo Olympics this month, took an hour and 26 minutes to prevail over the German opponent.
Head-to-Head: Ash Barty leads Karolina Pliskova 5-2 in h2h count. Their most recent match was at the 2021 Stuttgart Open which Barty won in three sets.
Where to watch Wimbledon 2021 live in India?
TV telecast: Wimbledon Championships 2021 women’s singles final will be telecast live in India on the Star Sports Select 1, Star Sports Select 1 HD, Star Sports Select 2 and Star Sports Select 2 HD TV channels.
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Live streaming: Will be available in India on Disney+ Hotstar.
