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After her successful run at the Australian Open, World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty is set to get into the shoes of Vitality ambassador for insurance company AIA Australia. Seven-time world surfing champion, Stephanie Gilmore, would be accompanying the World No. 1. The two will be a part of the company’s “All or Something.”

Ashleigh Barty was last seen at the Australian Open, where she beat 17th seed American Danielle Collins to clinch her maiden Melbourne title. Apart from winning the title, what’s even more commendable is her run in the tournament. Barty won the Australian Open without dropping a single set. 

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Barty’s commitment to improving Australia’s health outcome

Ashleigh Barty will work along with fellow Australian surfer Stephen Gilmore. The two will work as the Vitality Ambassador for ‘AIA Australia.’ Being part of the company’s ‘All or Something’ campaign, the two will support the company’s mission of improving the nation’s health outcomes and helping Australians lead healthier, longer, and better lives.

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Making the official announcement, Barty took to her Instagram account, putting up a post for the same. The post was a collection of three photos. The first photo was the poster photo of the collaboration between the company and the two athletes. Following that was a photo of Barty attending an ‘All or Something’ event. Lastly, the third photo showed Barty with two young tennis players.

The photo was captioned, I’m stoked to be joining the AIA Vitality Australia family alongside my good friend Stephanie Gilmore! As AIA Vitality Ambassadors, we’re here to help coach Australians on their health and wellbeing journey. Doing a few small things for your health is so important, like taking your dogs for a walk or going to bed that little bit earlier. All or something!’

 

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Talking about the campaign, the Australian Tennis sensation said, I’m excited to be joining the AIA family to help make a difference in the lives of Australians.”

“Having balance and perspective in life is key. I hope this campaign can highlight the practical way to approach health and wellbeing and all Aussies can get behind it – choosing that ‘something’ that is the healthier, better option is great, it doesn’t matter if you didn’t yesterday, one small something is always worth it,” she further added.

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The winning streak of Ashleigh Barty

Ashleigh Barty started her 2022 season at the WTA 500 Adelaide International 1. The top seed started her tournament campaign from the 2nd round. Cruising past the initial rounds with ease, Barty faced the 7th seed, Elena Rybakina in the finals. However, making Elena struggle against her ferocious game, Barty won the game in straight sets.

Winning the warm-up tournament with ease, Ashleigh entered Melbourne Park with an extra level of confidence. Barty showed no mercy as she went on crushing her opponents in straight sets to reach the finals. In the finals, she faced 7th seeded Danielle Collins. Continuing her form, Barty sailed through the first set with ease. Although, Collins tried to make a comeback in the second set, Barty struck and took the finals in straight sets.

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 Currently, the World No. 1 is on a 12-match win streak, dropping just one set till now. 

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