Gourmet Traveller

A QUICK WORD WITH ASH BARTY

Without a doubt it will feel strange. The whole lead-up to the Australian Open: December, Christmas, the start of January. Usually I’m in my own bubble, where there’s so much desire and want. You’re thinking, “Is it my year? Is it time?”. This year, I won’t have that super intense preseason. I’m excited because it allows me to enjoy it in a different way – it doesn’t make it any better or worse, it’s just different. I’m excited to enjoy it as a spectator and fan. Before, I never

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