Updated January 30th, 2020 at 15:26 IST
Ash Barty wins hearts on Twitter for attending Australian Open presser with baby niece
Ash Barty appeared in the press conference with her 12-week-old niece and a smile on her face. She said, "This is what life's all about." Read more to know.
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World No.1 Ashleigh Barty lost to American Sofia Kenin 7-6 (8-6), 7-5 at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday. But after losing at the Australian Open semi-finals, Ash Barty was quoted saying that she has found a different perspective of life at the post-match press conference. Many believed that the Australian player will be devastated losing on home soil and some expected to see some tears from Ash Barty. But the Aussie appeared in the press conference with her 12-week-old niece and a smile on her face.
"This is what life's all about,” Barty told reporters. “This is amazing,” she added.
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Will @ashbarty watch that semifinal? 🎞️
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen)
"Nah mate...I've lived through it, I've played it, I know what happened."#AO2020 | #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/pXAg4jaqVl
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Fans praise Ash Barty for showing a positive attitude
Ash Barty walks into her press conference carrying her 12-week old niece, and she's sat on her lap as she answers questions.
— Reem Abulleil (@ReemAbulleil)
Barty introduces her than says: "This is what life's all about. This is amazing."
I love that @ashbarty is holding this adorable baby, cloth over shoulder and all, during her post match press conference. https://t.co/wy6B27MbRZ
— Dr Heidi Bergmeier (@HBergmeier)
Ash Barty is a legend. https://t.co/dK7lgGqURk
— ⒶⒸⒽⒾⓃⒼ ⓀⓃⒺⒺⓈ (@chris8875)
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I love her. Such a classy, humble soul.
— Rakesh Gopinath (@rakeshgopinath)
What a cute baby! So nice to have a baby to cuddle after such a tough loss. @ashbarty
— Eduardo Corrocio (@eduardocorrocio)
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Sofia Kenin talks about Aus Open 2020 final
Sofia Kenin is going to her first Grand Slam final at the age of 21. According to many, Sofia Kenin defeated Ash Barty by never flinching, even when she was a point away from losing each set of the Australian Open semi-final. On Saturday, Kenin will go up against the unseeded Spanish player Garbiñe Muguruza. The results have ensured that the women's singles final will have two unseeded players, which is a rare instance.
“I’m not even going to look,” Kenin said of the other semifinal. “I’m just going to relax and enjoy this moment. I’m just looking forward to the final,” she added.
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Published January 30th, 2020 at 15:26 IST