It's a Barty party as Australian wins first major at French Open

PARIS - Ashleigh Barty knew she needed a break from tennis, from the pressure and expectations, from the week-in, week-out grind.

She stepped away from the game in 2014 and wound up trying her hand at professional cricket, joining a team in her native Australia.

But after almost two years away from the court, Barty was pulled back to the tour. Now she's a Grand Slam champion.