Tennis-Barty sees off Siniakova challenge to reach fourth round

Jul 3, 2021; London, United Kingdom; Ashleigh Barty (AUS) seen at the moment she beat Katerina Siniakova (CZE) on Centre Court in the women’s third round at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports

LONDON (Reuters) -Top seed Ash Barty dispatched Katerina Siniakova at Wimbledon on Saturday, fending off an opponent who would have fancied her chances after dropping serve just once in the last two rounds and with six career wins against top-10 opponents.

The world number one prevailed 6-3 7-5 on Centre Court to reach the last 16 after Czech Siniakova posed a resolute challenge while failing to find answers to the Australian's immaculate sliced returns and spin in their first meeting.