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World number one Ashleigh Barty leaves the tennis party aged 25

Thank you and goodbye. Ashleigh Barty announced her retirement from competitive tennis at the age of 25. REUTERS - ASANKA BRENDON RATNAYAKE

Reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champion Ashleigh Barty on Wednesday announced her retirement from tennis.

The 25-year-old Australian revealed her move away from the professional circuit during an interview on social media with her friend and former doubles partner Casey Dellacqua.

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