The “acute” ailment, which blew up at the weekend and saw Barty need a medical timeout after two sets of her 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 win over Croatian-American Bernarda Pera will loom over her bid to win back the crown she opted not to defend in 2020. “It’s going to be a little bit tough this week,” said Barty. She has rewarded Tennis Australia, who recommended her for a wildcard in a reciprocal arrangement with the French Federation, by the win. I was definitely a bit nervous going out,” said Sharma, who’s been short of competitive action while resting some niggling injuries. “I’m pumped,” said the Brisbane-based Duckworth after his first-ever win at Roland Garros at the sixth attempt.

Source: The Guardian June 01, 2021 22:41 UTC