Barty says proud of indigenous heritage after Australia Day win

Tennis - Australian Open - Fourth Round - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 26, 2020. Australia's Ashleigh Barty celebrates after her match against Alison Riske of the U.S. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian top seed Ash Barty said she was proud of her indigenous heritage but deflected questions about a contentious national holiday after advancing to the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday.

The Queensland-born Barty delighted the crowd on Rod Laver Arena when she mounted a comeback from a set down to beat American Alison Riske 6-3 1-6 6-4 on Australia Day, which marks the 1788 arrival of British ships to the continent.