'It's about being humble and respectful, and giving it a crack' Ashleigh Barty credits her parents for her success as she is named 2020 Young Australian of the Year
Ashleigh Barty has netted a national prize as she battles to become Australia's first Open singles champion since 1978.
Australia's Ashleigh Barty celebrates after defeating Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship.Barty has been inspirational as she climbed the ranks to become the world's number one women's singles player, as well as serving as the National Indigenous Tennis Ambassador for Tennis Australia.
“Ash Barty is the world’s No.1 tennis player, a champion athlete and an extraordinary young woman doing our nation proud. Her achievements are inspiring young Australians to follow their dreams." Ashleigh Barty of Australia signs autographs for fans after winning her third round match against Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan."All of my values that I've lived by and try to live by every single day, regardless of whether it's in sport ... all come from mum and dad," she said.
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