10 April,2021 08:54 AM IST | Miami | AFP
Ashleigh Barty
World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty defeated hometown favourite Shelby Rogers 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 6-4 in the third round of the WTA clay court tournament in Charleston, South Carolina on Thursday.
Barty moves on to the quarter-finals where she will face Spain's Paula Badosa, a 6-3, 6-3 winner over Caty McNally of the US.
"Shelby's an exceptional ball-striker, she always makes you work very hard for every single point, every single match, and tonight was no different," said Barty.
The Australian from Ipswich arrived in Charleston fresh off a victory in the prestigious Miami Open, where she successfully defended a WTA title for the first time.
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