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‘It’s a dream’ to be Wimbledon champion says WTA star


World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty has admitted it is her dream to become Wimbledon champion as she hunts for a second Grand Slam title.

Barty won 2019 French Open, but was forced to withdraw from this year’s Roland Garros due to injury.

The hip issue has forced the Aussie to withdraw from all grass court preparation events, however Barty is adamant this won’t present any problems.

ā€œFor sure lack of matches was crucial today,ā€ said Tsitsipas. ā€œThe transition from clay to grass, in my opinion, is probably the most difficult one, if not the biggest challenge in our sport. I just wasnā€™t able to adapt.

ā€œMy preparation has been as good as it could be. I couldnā€™t ask anything more of myself to give myself an opportunity to play.” Barty said.

 

ā€œI havenā€™t played a tournament leading in, but itā€™s not something Iā€™m concerned about. Iā€™ve done everything that I can to be here. Iā€™m excited to have another opportunity to play in a main draw at Wimbledon. I feel comfortable on the courts.ā€

The 25-year-old won the Wimbledon Girls’ singles title in 2011, although has never reached the quarter-final stages of main draw.

Victory at Wimbledon would see Barty achieve a lifelong ambition and cement her place as one of the top players in the world.

“One day I would love to be the champion here. ā€œItā€™s a dream, itā€™s a goal.

ā€œYou can dare to dream, you can try and dream big. Thereā€™s certainly nothing wrong with that.ā€ Barty added.

The World No. 1 will start her 2021 campaign later today against Carla Suarez Navarro on Centre Court.


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