World no.1 Ash Barty STUNS Australian Open crowd as she steams towards the semi-finals with resounding first set victory - but there's a tough battle ahead after unseeded American's shock win Ash Barty takes on Jessica Pegula in Australian Open quarter final showdown Aussie star off to dream start against US opponent after winning the first set 6-2 Winner will take on world number 51 Madison Keys in Thursday's semi-final
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The Ashleigh Barty party continues at the Australian Open as she fights for a place in the final four at her home grand slam.
The Australian world number one has won the first set against American 21st seed Jessica Pegula in her quarter final showdown at Melbourne Park.
Barty got off to a perfect start by claiming a break in the first game before going on to win the first set 6-2.
The Queenslander