Simona Halep edges Ashleigh Barty in Adelaide

In the battle of the world's leading players, Simona Halep toppled Ashleigh Barty 3-6, 6-1, 10-8 in an hour and six minutes, overcoming a slow start to celebrate in the match tie break.

The Aussie made a perfect start in front of the home fans, serving well and scoring a break in the sixth game to take the opener 6-3. Halep responded with two breaks in set number two, gathering momentum ahead of the match tie break and seizing it after taking three of the last four points at 7-7.