Barty Eases Past Svitolina To Claim WTA Finals Crown
Australian Ashleigh Barty swept past Elina Svitolina to claim a first ever WTA Finals title
Australian Ashleigh Barty denied Elina Svitolina back to back WTA Finals titles following a straight-sets 6-4 6-3 win in Shenzhen. Barty who won the French Open this season, registered a first-ever victory over her opponent to pick up a cool $4.42m the biggest ever prize in the game.
The victory means that Barty ends the season as world number one.
