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Full video: Ash Barty explains shock retirement during press conference

Ash Barty has told media to be patient in revealing whether she will take up another sport, after fronting a press conference to explain her shock retirement.

The 25-year-old shocked the tennis world on Wednesday when she revealed she was stepping away from the sport, prompting an outpouring of tributes from tennis players and fans alike.

Barty said there was "no perfect timing" to announce the retirement, while hinting she could move to another sport in the future but telling reporters to be "patient" in waiting for her to announce any new ventures.

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