'This is incredible': Barty on cusp of glory after reaching Wimbledon final

[canetoad]

Ash Barty will be the first Australian woman to contest a Wimbledon final in 41 years after she claimed a straight sets win in the semi-final against Angelique Kerber.

Barty played what she described as the match of her life in the 6-3, 7-6 (3) win.

“This is incredible. This is close to as good a tennis match as I’ll ever play,” Barty said.

“Angie brought the best out of me. It was a hell of a match, right from the first ball and I knew it was going to have to be that good just to compete with her.

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Can't believe it's 41 years since I watched Evonne Cawley (Goolagong) win the final.

[abqtommy]

1. I'm not much to follow sports but I do appreciate excellence. Hmm.. maybe I do follow

sports after all! Bring The Thunder From Down Under, Ash!

[Mickju]

2. As a former resident of Australia, I would love to see her take it.

[bahboo]

3. I really love her game....

she can hit any shot extremely well....

[Cracklin Charlie]

4. She did play very well today.

Matched Kerber shot for shot. Well done.

But can she match the power of Pliskova? I think she can.