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Ash Barty pulls out of Australian Open doubles draw, Serena Williams keeps singles tilt on track
Ash Barty has withdrawn from the women’s doubles at the Australian Open in what appears to be a precautionary measure as she looks to continue her singles campaign.
Key points:
- Barty was scheduled to play doubles with Jennifer Brady on Friday
- The world number one will play her third-round singles match on Saturday
- Serena Williams beat Anastasia Potapova 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 to reach the fourth round
Meanwhile, seven-time champion Serena Williams and third seed Naomi Osaka both reached the fourth round of the women’s singles on Friday afternoon.
Tournament organisers announced on Friday that Barty and her doubles partner Jennifer Brady had pulled out of their second-round match against Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka.
No reason for the withdrawal…
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