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Barty through to third round

January 19, 2018 12:15 am

Ashleigh Barty has reached the third round of the Australian Open for the second consecutive year following a gritty three-set victory over Camila Giorgi.

The 18th-seeded Aussie booked a spot in the last 32 with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 triumph over Giorgi.

She says it was a great game and she is looking forward to the challenge ahead.

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“Pretty happy with it and in the end to come away or sort of run away with the third set was really nice but I knew its going to be a tough match so surely I’m happy after being through.”

Barty meets Japan’s Naomi Osaka in the third round.