Ash Barty

It was a win in Birmingham that sealed the deal for Ash Barty, ending a brilliant month for the Australian player by seeing her become the world number one.

Across sporting codes, female athletes are making us all proud not simply because of their talent (which is undeniable) but because of their spirit.

Ash Barty’s straight-sets win against American Madison Keys in the French Open quarter-finals means she is now just one game away from making the final.

Ash Barty has made it to the fourth round of the French Open after a compelling victory over Andrea Petkovic.

Tennis star Ash Barty has won her biggest career title to date with her victory at the Miami Open, the first Australian to win the tournament.