Ashleigh Barty’s family jump for joy as she wins Wimbledon
By AFP
11 July 2021 |
5:34 pm
The parents of Ashleigh Barty cheer from across the globe as they watch their daughter hit the point that wins her Wimbledon. They celebrated her win with a glass of champagne - or two.
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