name='verify_a78772d791e94fc7f9666f0dd14249cc'/> Alicia Molik: Ashleigh Barty Will Have Huge Influence on Next Generation

Alicia Molik: Ashleigh Barty Will Have Huge Influence on Next Generation

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Tennis - Fed Cup captain Alicia Molik says Ash Barty's game can inspire a new generation of Australian players and they would hope to follow in her footsteps after Barty won her first Grand Slam singles title on Saturday. 

Speaking to Tennis Australia, Molik commented, "Really, really proud of her. I always knew it was in Ash. She’s got a game that sets her apart from every other female tennis player in the world. I think she’s going to have a huge influence on the next generation. It’s massive for women’s tennis. Sam [Stosur] pushed very close, got to the final and a couple of semifinals, and it’s so nice Ash is able to carry the momentum. Just phenomenal, and I know she’ll go from strength to strength. In terms of juniors and the next generation, it’s really exciting and I hope it breeds more Australian champions. Despite her ranking and being a Grand Slam champion, for the rest of the season it is all a bonus. She’s got the Fed Cup final in November. Playing for her country and representing her state is equally important. That’s what I love about her – she’ll be the same Ash Barty but with a very special trophy.”

Barty has been part of the Fed Cup squad that has helped Australia reach their first Fed Cup final since 1993 and the Australians will play France in the final.

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