Party rolls on in Barty rise

ASH Barty has received a further boost to her breakout season with news she and partner Casey Dellacqua have qualified for the seasonending doubles championships.

Fresh off another boost to her singles ranking – Barty has moved to No.37 from No.271 this year – the Queenslander was announced as a starter for the Singapore tournament.

It will be the debut performance for the pair, who have reached six finals this year, including the decider at Roland Garros.