Ashleigh Barty in SFs in Paris 2019. Roland Garros

PARIS, France - For the first time in her career, Ashleigh Barty will contest a singles semifinal at a Grand Slam.

The No.8 seed ended No.14 seed Madison Keys' campaign for a second straight appearance in the final four in Paris with a 6-3, 7-5 win in Thursday's quarterfinal.