
Tokyo Olympics: Disappointed Barty to 'keep fighting for that gold medal' as Osaka progresses
Written by Sports Desk. Posted in Olympics. | 25 July 2021 | 1745 Views
Tags: 2020 Olympics, Ashleigh Barty, Naomi Osaka, Wta
Tags: 2020 Olympics, Ashleigh Barty, Naomi Osaka, Wta
Ash Barty says she will keep fighting for an Olympic gold medal despite her shock opening-round defeat by Sara Sorribes Tormo in Tokyo.
The world number one fell at the first hurdle at Arianke Tennis Park, going down 6-4 6-3 against her Spanish opponent.
There were no such problems for Naomi Osaka; the home favourite overcame China's Zheng Saisai in straight sets.
BARTY TO KEEP FIGHTING FOR GOLD MEDAL
Crowned Wimbledon champion this month, Barty was unable to build on that momentum; amassing a whopping 55 errors.
World number 48 Sorribes Tormo took full advantage to set up a second-round showdown with France's Fiona Ferro.
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