Ashleigh BARTY (AUS) in press during Day 10 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. MANDATORY PHOTO CREDIT Tennis Australia/ FIONA HAMILTON
Ash Barty described her shock loss to Karolina Muchova in thier quarterfinal clash on Rod Laver Arena as ‘hearbreaking’ and a ‘massive learning curve’.
The world No.1 looked in a commanding position after the first set against her Czech opponent before three tables turned.
“It’s heartbreaking, of course,” Barty said after the 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 defeat.
“But the sun will come up tomorrow. You’re either winning or you’re learning, and today is a massive learning curve for me.
“I just overplayed. I just pressed a little bit too much, and gave up too many cheap errors at some pretty critical times.”
Barty refused to allow the medical time out to be an excuse.
“It’s within the rules,” she said. “She’s within her rights to take that time.
“That shouldn’t be a massive turning point in the match. I’m disappointed I let that be a turning point.”
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