Barty has a shot at another title

Ash Barty is through to a tour-leading fourth final of the season. The world No.1 earned her place in the Madrid Open final with a 6-4 6-3 semifinal victory against Spanish wildcard Paula Badosa. Badosa, the first Spanish woman to reach the semifinals in tournament history, had beaten Barty in Charleston last month. But the 25-year-old Australian made sure there would be no repeat upset, dominating in the 75-minute semifinal.