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Barty sets up Adelaide final against teenager Yastremska

Australia's Ashleigh Barty reacts during the final against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina. [Courtesy]

World number one Ash Barty fought back from a set down to beat unseeded Danielle Collins 3-6 6-1 7-6(5) on Friday to reach the Adelaide International final where she will face Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska.

Collins came out all guns blazing in the opening set to go up 3-0 and held firm to take the early advantage, but Barty’s battling qualities surfaced in the next as she stretched the rallies to claw her way back into the contest.

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