Flawless Barty powers into Australian Open third round

AFP, Melbourne :
Power-serving top seed Ashleigh Barty raced into the Australian Open third round Wednesday with another near- flawless performance, expelling little energy to swat aside Lucia Bronzetti.
The Australian world number one is in ominous early-season form and was laser-focused on Rod Laver Arena against her second qualifier in a row, sweeping past the Italian 6-1, 6-1 in just 52 minutes.
Barty launched her bid for a maiden Australian Open title in emphatic fashion on Monday, crushing Lesia Tsurenko for the loss of one game in 54 minutes.
Her serve has been untouchable all year. She is now unbeaten in six matches to start the 2022 season after winning the Adelaide International and has not lost a service game for five straight matches.
“We are exactly where we are,” Barty said.
“I felt like we had a good preparation in Adelaide. We played well, played throughout tough matches. (Coach) Craig Tyzzer is the master.