Published: January 20, 2020
- Updates from the conclusion of the opening round from Melbourne Park
- Ash Barty lifts spirits after rough day for home players
- Any thoughts? Email or tweet @JPHowcroft
Meanwhile, over on RLA Karolina Pliskova (2) is a break up early on Kristina Mladenovic, while Belinda Bencic (6) is cruising through the opening set against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova on Margaret Court Arena.
Fazed? Not Ons Jabeur. She breaks back immediately, showcasing her trademark variety, including a game-winning drop-shot from the baseline that checks like a Tiger Woods pitching wedge.
She follows that up by holding to love for a 2-1 second set advantage. Jo Konta has some thinking to do to figure out a strategy to force her way beyond the world No 85.
The @AustralianOpen needs to add a category for drop shot winners. Just for Ons Jabeur
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