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‘I was crying for 40 minutes’ - World No.1 Iga Swiatek reflects on sudden Ash Barty retirement and superb recent form

New world No.1 Iga Swiatek admits she was taken aback by three-time Grand Slam winner Ash Barty’s sudden decision to retire — but says her recent form has given much cause for optimism ahead of the clay court season. Last month, Barty made the decision to call time on her career at the age of 25, insisting she had “no regrets” after becoming the first home player to win an Australian Open singles title in 44 years. Ad/> Swiatek says emotions were running high following the news, which shocked the world of tennis to its core.

Swiatek says she was 'crying for 40 minutes' after Barty's retirement

World number one Iga Swiatek said she cried for 40 minutes after learning of three-times Grand Slam champion Ash Barty's shock retirement last month.

Winning streak keeps Miami Open champion Swiatek high on confidence

Poland's Iga Swiatek said she has gained more confidence by keeping her remarkable winning run intact after defeating Naomi Osaka in the Miami Open final on Saturday.

Poland's Iga Świątek beats Naomi Osaka in Miami Open final, will take over from Ash Barty as world number one

Iga Świątek has ended her journey to the women's world number one tennis ranking in fitting fashion.

Tennis boom across Australia as Barty, Alcott, Kyrgios and Kokkinakis success 'breeds success'

Every time 14-year-old Milly Bonassi gets on the tennis court, she knows what she wants.

Osaka-Swiatek in Miami women's final; Ruud vs. Alcaraz in the men's final

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Naomi Osaka is playing her first final in more than a year on Saturday, which certainly sounds like a comeback story.

Justine Henin hopes Iga Swiatek will thrive as world No. 1 after Ash Barty's decision to retire from tennis

Justine Henin believes Iga Swiatek has what it takes to prove she is the number one player in the world following Ash Barty's decision to retire from tennis. The Pole, who will ascend to world No. 1 after the Miami Open, will face Naomi Osaka in Saturday's final after beating Jessica Pegula 6-2 7-5 in one hour and 50 minutes on Thursday.

Naomi Osaka breaks aces record to reach Miami Open final

Naomi Osaka served a record 18 aces as she beat Belinda Bencic to reach the Miami Open final.

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‘I was crying for 40 minutes’ - World No.1 Iga Swiatek reflects on sudden Ash Barty retirement and superb recent form

Swiatek says she was 'crying for 40 minutes' after Barty's retirement

Winning streak keeps Miami Open champion Swiatek high on confidence

Poland's Iga Świątek beats Naomi Osaka in Miami Open final, will take over from Ash Barty as world number one

Tennis boom across Australia as Barty, Alcott, Kyrgios and Kokkinakis success 'breeds success'

Osaka-Swiatek in Miami women's final; Ruud vs. Alcaraz in the men's final

Justine Henin hopes Iga Swiatek will thrive as world No. 1 after Ash Barty's decision to retire from tennis

Naomi Osaka breaks aces record to reach Miami Open final