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Walkover for Barty as Williams withdraws from Yarra Valley Classic – The Age
Three high-profile women’s players have withdrawn from Australian Open lead-up events, with Victoria Azarenka and Naomi Osaka joining Serena Williams in bowing…
Not having to play those three womens matches has helped alleviate a logjam of matches as tennis officials push to complete six different lead-in events at Melbourne Park before the Australian Open starts on Monday.
Tennis great Williams decision not to take on world No.1 Barty has robbed the Yarra Valley Classic of a blockbuster finals match-up. The 23-times major champion withdrew with a shoulder complaint.
Barty, set to to play the Australian Open, her first grand slam event in 12 months, receives…
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