Swiatek to take over Barty's world No. 1 spot after Miami victory
Iga Swiatek will replace Ash Barty as the number one women's player in the world after her 6-2 6-0 thrashing of Viktorija Golubic in the second round of the Miami Open on Friday.
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Rafael Nadal tribute shared by Ash Barty after retirement as Spaniard 'amazing for tennis'
Rafael Nadal has been praised for his dedication by Ash Barty off the back of her retirement. The world No 1 made the shock decision to walk away from tennis earlier this week despite being the world's current best WTA player and the reigning champion of both Wimbledon and the Australian Open.
Ash Barty has the answers to the two questions we all ask ourselves
Even though this year is shaping up to be yet another wild ride, I still didn’t have Ash Barty joining the Great Resignation on my 2022 bingo card.
'Not surprised' - Mats Wilander hails 'complete player' Iga Swiatek as No. 1 in waiting after shock Ash Barty retirement
Mats Wilander has said he is «not surprised» that «complete player» Iga Swiatek is set to take over as the world No. 1 after Ashleigh Barty's shock retirement. Barty was tipped to dominate for the next decade after ending a 44-year wait for a home winner at the Australian Open, with Eurosport expert Wilander believing she could win 10 more Grand Slams after taking women’s tennis to the “next level”.
Golf-Barty has the talent to be Australian amateur champion, says Webb
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Hall of Famer Karrie Webb says newly retired tennis player Ash Barty has the talent to be amateur golf champion of Australia one day, even if she doubts her fellow Queenslander would want to join the professional circuit.
Barty has the talent to be Australian amateur champion, says Webb
SYDNEY : Hall of Famer Karrie Webb says newly retired tennis player Ash Barty has the talent to be amateur golf champion of Australia one day, even if she doubts her fellow Queenslander would want to join the professional circuit.
Ash Barty joins Shane Gould, Mark Ella and select others in retiring at the peak of her powers
Ash Barty's retirement from professional tennis at the age of 25 was a shock to many, considering she was world number one and fresh off winning the Australian Open.
'She played for the love of the game!' - Barty different to 'freaks' like Roger Federer & Serena, says Mats Wilander
Mats Wilander has had his say after Ashleigh Barty made a shock announcement that she will retire from professional tennis at the age of just 25. The seven-time Grand Slam winner says that — contrary to other top professionals — a love of the game had led to Barty becoming a professional, and a change in priorities following the hardships of the Covid-19 pandemic may have influenced her decision to retire from the game at the age of 25. Ad/> “I think for me, Ash Barty represents sports more than she represents tennis,” began Wilander.