'Wait and see': Barty coy on future after shock retirement
Ashleigh Barty was coy about her future on Thursday, telling media "you'll have to wait and see" as speculation mounts about what comes next after her shock retirement from tennis.
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Ashleigh Barty retires with no regrets and heaps of adulation
While the likes of Serena Williams and Rafa Nadal continue to chase Grand Slam titles, defying age and injuries, Barty's declaration that she has achieved everything she set out to in the sport stands in sharp contrast. She leaves tennis as world number one and a three-times major champion with titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon alongside her Australian Open triumph in January, just when the discussion had moved on to how many more Slams she could win. "There was a perspective shift in me in the second phase of my career that my happiness wasn't dependent on the results," Barty said. "Success for me is knowing I've given absolutely everything I can. I'm fulfilled, I'm happy. I know how much work it takes to bring the best out in yourself... I don't have that in me anymore."
"Always Your Fan": Serena Williams Reacts To Ashleigh Barty's Early Retirement Decision
Ashleigh Barty sent shockwaves throughout the tennis world as she announced her sudden retirement at the age of 25. The tennis ace announced her decision just weeks after winning the Australian Open this year. The Australian has over the years garnered a huge fan following for her calm and composed approach at the tennis court. Hence her sudden retirement came as a shock to 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams.
"Wait And See": Ashleigh Barty Coy On Future After Shock Retirement
Ashleigh Barty was coy about her future on Thursday, telling media "you'll have to wait and see" as speculation mounts about what comes next after her shock retirement from tennis. The world number one and three-time Grand Slam champion stunned the tennis world on Wednesday by quitting aged just 25, saying she had fulfilled her dreams and was "spent physically". It sparked an outpouring of praise for the down-to-earth Australian, led by Serena Williams.
Ash Barty retirement draws tributes from Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Pat Rafter, Billie Jean King and others across the tennis world
Current and former tennis greats have delivered a chorus of tributes to Australia's Ash Barty after her shock move to retire from the game.
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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.
