Ash Barty: Emma Raducanu 'took inspiration' from Aussie star
The tennis world is still getting to grips with the shock announcement of Ashleigh Barty’s retirement.
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Emma Raducanu shares sweet Ash Barty gesture as world No 1 announces shock retirement
Emma Raducanu has shared one of her memories with Ash Barty after the Australian surprised the sporting world by announcing her retirement from tennis. Barty is the current world No 1 and reigning champion of both Wimbledon and the Australian Open, but admitted she had nothing left to give after achieving her biggest dreams in the sport.
Jack Draper sets up all-British Miami Open showdown with Cam Norrie as Raducanu watches on
Jack Draper has won his first-ever Masters 1000 match 7-5 6-1 against Gilles Simon at the Miami Open. It means he books a spot in an all-British second-round clash with the country's top-ranked male player Cameron Norrie.
Ash Barty retires: Andy Murray among stars to honour icon's tennis career
The news of Ashleigh Barty’s retirement from tennis has stunned the world.
Andy Murray among thousands to pay tribute to Ash Barty’s inspiring career
The news of Ashleigh Barty’s retirement from tennis has stunned the world.
'Disturbing and heartbreaking' - Chris Evert on hecklers in tennis and 'bright light' Naomi Osaka
Eurosport expert Chris Evert has given her views on hecklers in tennis and Naomi Osaka being a «bright light» in the sport after her experience at Indian Wells. A spectator shouted “Naomi, you suck” at the Japanese star at the event in the California desert, with the four-time Grand Slam champion visibly upset during her straight-sets defeat against Veronika Kudermetova. Ad/> Osaka wanted to speak to the fan using the umpire’s microphone – a request which was denied – although she was interviewed afterwards and referenced a video of abuse being aimed at Serena and Venus Williams at the same tournament in 2001 as a reason for the heckling particularly affecting her.
Andy Murray leads tributes to Ash Barty as Australian tennis star tipped for career switch
There has been an outpouring of support for Ash Barty after the Australian tennis star announced she would be retiring from the sport with Andy Murray among those to speak out. Barty has been the one to beat on the WTA Tour having held the No 1 ranking for an incredible 114 consecutive weeks.
'Gutted': Tennis world pays tribute to retiring Barty
SYDNEY: World number one Ashleigh Barty's surprise retirement from tennis was met with shock and an outpouring of well wishes from current and former greats on Wednesday (Mar 23).