01/27/2022
Ashleigh Barty thrashes Madison Keys to race into Australian Open final
(CNN)There seems to be no stopping Ashleigh Barty at the moment.
The 25-year-old raced into the Australian Open final on Thursday after crushing American Madison Keys 6-1 6-3 in just over an hour on court.
Barty has yet to drop a set in the tournament and Australia is now anticipating a first home Australian Open singles champion since 1978.
She will face either Danielle Collins or Iga Swiatek in Saturday's final.
"It's just unreal," Barty said after the match.
"As an Aussie, we are spoiled that we are a grand slam nation, and now we have a chance to play for a title."