Ash Barty has a simple answer to the distraction of the Djokovic visa saga - she’s ignored it.
Ash Barty has a simple answer to the distraction of the Djokovic visa saga – she has ignored it. The women’s world No. 1 has climbed to the pinnacle of her sport by not getting caught up in problems she cannot control.
The Djokovic saga has arguably done Barty a favour as the Aussie has managed to keep the low profile she enjoys, despite being seeded number one for the tournament and rated the favourite to win her home Australian Open for the first time.who has helped teach the 25-year-old star not to focus on the external noise, such as the prospect of facing defending champion Naomi Osaka in a fourth-round showdown.
Her loyalty to the long-term team around her, including coach Craig Tyzzer and new fiancé Garry Kissick, has been key with the aim of keeping things as light and fun as possible until it is time to go to work. “Last year was probably the most unique experience I’ve ever had on tour, it was a very different experience but we have been able to find a way to enjoy it and keep it fresh and keep it light and it will be much the same this year.”