Proud Barty defeats Pliskova to capture WTA Miami Open title
Ashleigh Barty celebrates after defeating Karolina Pliskova during the woman’s finals at the Miami Open in Miami Gardens March 30, 2019. — Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports pic via Reuters
Barty, however, knew she had the tennis skills to compete at the very top and after returning in February 2016, has taken her career to an elite level, culminating in her first-ever WTA Premier Mandatory title to follow on from the US Open doubles crown she won last September. “It’s been a few years now, but I certainly feel like I’m a very different person. I feel like I’m a more complete player, I’m a better player.“I feel like when I play my best, I’m good enough to match it with the very best in the world.”“I had to keep it physical, make as many balls as possible and keep my running shoes on,” Barty said.
“She played well and I was super tired,” said the Czech. “The conditions were different to the night matches I played. For sure I could play better but she went for it in the tie-break. “She served great,” said Pliskova who defeated Simona Halep in the semi-finals and denied the Romanian the chance to reclaim the world number one ranking.When the Australian double faulted at 1-1 to hand Pliskova an early break, it wasn’t the start Barty sought and more errors in the following game allowed Pliskova to extend her lead.
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