Ash Barty will write a series of children's books following her sudden retirement from tennis aged just 25.
Having previously played both golf and cricket, speculation regarding a potential return to either of those sports was rampant, but it seems her immediate future lies in writing. The six-part series will be loosely based on the sports star's life and experiences. The books will be named Little Ash, while First Nations creatives Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin will illustrate the stories.
HarperCollins are set to publish the series and it is scheduled to hit the shelves in July. “This project has been so much fun and something I have always wanted to do,” she told the publication, as she revealed the influence of her niece, five-year-old Lucy, on her decision to write the books.
