- World No 1 wins Cincinnati Open final against Jil Teichmann
- Australian in ‘really good stead’ after not dropping a set all week
Ash Barty has annexed yet another trophy on her triumphant world tour, taking the prestigious Cincinnati Open title with a ruthless 6-3, 6-1 victory over surprise Swiss finalist Jil Teichmann.
Australia’s No 1 reckons the consummate week’s work in Ohio, which culminated in her fifth title of 2021, now puts her in “really good stead” for the US Open, the next target in her all-conquering season
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