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2019 Hopman Cup, December 28 Australia vs France RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia Ashleigh Barty vs Alize Cornet |
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Australia and France get the Hopman Cup underway on Saturday evening with Ashleigh Barty set to take on Alize Cornet in what has the potential to be an excellent match-up. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 8:30pm (AEDT).
Barty had an outstanding 2018, but so did Cornet, with both players putting in strong seasons.
The Australian, still 22 years of age, had a stunning year, finishing it ranked 15th. While her grand slam performances in singles left a little bit to be desired for the most part, some of her performances away from the big tournaments were excellent.
For a player who has only been back in the game for 24 months since her stint across playing cricket, Barty has risen through the ranks quickly, fulfilling the potential many forecasted she would have when she first burst onto the scene.
After a fourth-round appearance at the US Open, she finished her season strongly with a semi-final at Wuhan and a tournament victory in the ATP elite trophy finals.
She will look to continue that form and momentum into the new year and build her game from the back of the court, dominating in movement and ground strokes.
Cornet finished the year 45th. She wasn’t quite as successful as Barty, but had a strong year regardless with plenty, although first-round exits at both Wimbledon and the US Open certainly hurt where she ended up.
The 28-year-old didn’t finish the year all that strongly with second and first-round exits in her last two tournaments, but she has been to at least the third round of all four grand slams, so has a wealth of experience to draw on here.
The duo have had two previous matches. The first of those was won by the more experienced Cornet when Barty was just 18 years of age and before her brief stint playing cricket.
The second was at the back end of last year at the Rogers Cup when Barty beat Cornet in straight sets.
Prediction
Barty proved to be pretty consistent throughout the course of last year and I’d expect her to get the job done here against Cornet to start her season on the right foot.
Barty in three sets.
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Start time: 8:30pm (AEDT)
Venue: RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia
TV: Live, 9Gem
Online: Live, 9Now
Overall record: Played 2, Barty 1, Cornet 1
Scott Pryde
Expert
Right, that'll wrap up our coverage of this first match in the 2019 Hopman Cup between Australia and France. Hopefully you enjoyed it. We will be right over to the next one now as Matthew Ebden tries to get the job done for Australia as he takes on Lucas Pouille.
Scott Pryde
Expert
Thoughts on the match Roarers? A great start for Barty.
Scott Pryde
Expert
GAME, SET, MATCH ASHLEIGH BARTY Barty gets the job done. Wide serve and the return sails out of play from Cornet. She only just got there on the backhand. Wonderful start to the 2019 season from Barty. She looked in very good touch there in the straight set romp. Ashleigh Barty 7 6 Alize Cornet 5 3
Scott Pryde
Expert
Fault from Barty. The second serve this time is at the body and returned pretty solidly. Barty now goes for the forehand, Cornet finds the net and we have our second match point coming up for the Aussie. Barty...... 7 5 - AD Cornet... 5 3 -
Scott Pryde
Expert
Barty serves down the middle and then has to backpedal. She stays in the point, but Cornet laces a forehand, then comes forward and plays the drop volley. Barty...... 7 5 - Cornet... 5 3 - deuce (3)
Scott Pryde
Expert
Barty brings up match point as Cornet sends a forehand long. Barty...... 7 5 - AD Cornet... 5 3 -
Scott Pryde
Expert
Fault on the first this time. Short return and Barty races forward to put the overhead away. Barty...... 7 5 - deuce (2) Cornet... 5 3 -
Scott Pryde
Expert
Barty faults against. The second this time is at the body and returned a little short. Cornet is able to work the angles though and get back on top, bringing up another break point as Barty puts the runner into the net. Barty...... 7 5 - Cornet... 5 3 - AD
Scott Pryde
Expert
Barty faults still facing the break point. She goes body and then has to hit a running forehand, but does so with some extra kick, as Cornet finds the net. Break points saved. Barty...... 7 5 - deuce (1) Cornet... 5 3 -
Scott Pryde
Expert
Barty with a wide serve and then a forehand back in behind from well up inside the court. Cornet with a defensive lob and that allows Barty to put away the winner. Barty...... 7 5 - 30 Cornet... 5 3 - 40
Scott Pryde
Expert
Wide serve, returned to the baseline with a lob, then Barty on the run puts a forehand long. Two break back points for Cornet as she tries to stay in the match. Barty...... 7 5 - 15 Cornet... 5 3 - 40
Scott Pryde
Expert
Barty now with a fault. Just a little bit of pressure by the looks of it. The return is up the sideline, then Cornet comes to the net with a classic approach and an excellent overhead put away. Barty...... 7 5 - 15 Cornet... 5 3 - 30
Scott Pryde
Expert
Fault for Barty. The second this time is at the body, returned with depth and then Barty puts a half volley backhand into the net from the baseline. Barty...... 7 5 - 15 Cornet... 5 3 - 15
Scott Pryde
Expert
Barty serving for the match now. She goes wide, then backhands across court, before hitting the forehand back to the other side for the winner. Barty...... 7 5 - 15 Cornet... 5 3 - 0
Scott Pryde
Expert
Cornet up to the net and she nails an overhead straight at Barty who then tries to block the passing shot back in, but it misses the line. Barty to serve for the match. Barty...... 7 5 - Cornet... 5 3 -
Scott Pryde
Expert
Cornet goes down the middle and Barty returns on the backhand. She is then on the run behind the baseline, but handles it well with Cornet slicing a backhand long. Barty...... 7 5 - 30 Cornet... 5 2 - 40
Scott Pryde
Expert
Cornet with a fault. The second is returned a little short on the backhand, then Barty hits a ball long. Barty...... 7 5 - 15 Cornet... 5 2 - 40
Scott Pryde
Expert
Wide serve from Cornet. Barty returns into the net. Barty...... 7 5 - 15 Cornet... 5 2 - 30
Scott Pryde
Expert
Barty with a bit of luck off the net here off the net. She was in some big trouble behind the baseline there as Cornet got to the net. Barty...... 7 5 - 15 Cornet... 5 2 - 15
Scott Pryde
Expert
Cornet grabs the first point as she serves to try and stay in the match. Barty...... 7 5 - 0 Cornet... 5 2 - 15