5 players whose early retirements shocked tennis
Ashleigh Barty has stunned the tennis world by announcing her retirement, aged just 25.
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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.
Why did Ashleigh Barty quit tennis and what happens next for the world number one and 25-year-old?
Women's tennis world number one Ashleigh Barty announced today (March 23) that she will be retiring from the game at the tender age of 25. The Australian player made the announcement on a video posted to her Instagram, causing shock waves across the sport.
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Reaction to world number one Ash Barty's retirement
Following is reaction to Australia's world number one Ash Barty's retirement from professional tennis at the age of 25.
Ash Barty retires: 5 moments that shaped her iconic tennis career
Australian tennis legend Ashleigh Barty has announced her retirement from the sport at just 25 years of age.
'It's the right time' - Why Barbara Schett is 'not surprised' at Ashleigh Barty retirement from tennis
Eurosport expert Barbara Schett has given her reaction to the shock retirement from tennis of world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty at the age of just 25. The Australian star, who became the first home player to win an Australian Open singles title in 44 years in January, shocked the sporting world on social media on Wednesday as she said she was leaving to «chase other dreams».
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