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.
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'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).
Ash Barty retires not just as a great of tennis, but as a much-loved Australian personality
In the end, it was done in the most Ash Barty way possible.
Ashleigh Barty retirement reaction: Andy Murray ‘gutted’, Simona Halep jokes about Aussie’s next adventure
Ashleigh Barty stunned the sporting world on Wednesday when she announced her retirement from professional tennis, barely two months after winning the Australian Open.
'Gutted': Tennis world pays tribute to retiring Ashleigh Barty
Ashleigh Barty's surprise retirement from tennis was met with shock and an outpouring of well wishes from current and former greats Wednesday. The three-times Grand Slam champion shared a video on social media in which she said she would "step away and chase other dreams".
Heather Watson beats Arantxa Rus in three-hour marathon at Miami Open, Harriet Dart loses in qualifying
Heather Watson fought back from 4-1 down in the second set to beat world No.75 Arantxa Rus in a marathon first-round clash at the Miami Open. British No.3 Watson rallied to overcome Rus 6-7(5) 7-5 6-4 in three hours and 26 minutes. Ad/> Watson will face world No.20 Elina Svitolina in the second round.