Analysis: New No. 1 Barty`s rapid rise could be just a start
(World News USA)

Ash Barty never had been ranked inside the WTA`s top 10 until April. As of Monday, she is No. 1. The 23-year-old Australian never had been as far as the quarterfinals at any Grand Slam tournament until January. As of this month, she is the French Open champion - and as of next week, she`ll be among the favorites to win Wimbledon. `It`s been a whirlwind few weeks for me,` Barty said. `A whirlwind year.` Sure has. Given the skills and all-court capability she`s displayed, along with the strong head on her shoulders thanks in part to a hiatus from the tennis tour while playing professional cricket, there is little reason to think this rapid rise will be anything but the start of a long run for...