Ashleigh Barty is set to compete with America's Madison Keys in the semi-finals of the Australian Open 2022 in the women's singles category. Ahead of the mouth-watering clash, the Aussie star showcased her cricketing skills on the sidelines of the showpiece event Down Under.

WATCH: World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty shows off her cricketing skills ahead of Aus Open semi-finals

The 2020 Australian Open action will commence with World No 3 and defending champion Naomi Osaka facing Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova. Reunited and it feels so good 💕 pic.

Australian Open: First Grand Slam of 2020 kicks off tomorrow

Hometown hero Ashleigh Barty muscled past Maria Sharapova Sunday to make the Australian Open quarter-finals where she will meet Petra Kvitova who matched her best Slam performance since a terrifying knife attack derailed her career.

Australian Open: Hometown hero Ashley Barty knocks out Maria Sharapova

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WATCH: World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty shows off her cricketing skills ahead of Aus Open semi-finals

Australian Open: First Grand Slam of 2020 kicks off tomorrow

Australian Open: Hometown hero Ashley Barty knocks out Maria Sharapova