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Poland’s Swiatek Savors ‘Surreal’ No. 1 Achievement

Poland's Iga Swiatek said capturing the women's world number one ranking was a "surreal" achievement, with the 20-year-old set to replace retired Ash Barty at the top of the rankings. Swiatek clinched the ranking after defeating Viktorija Golubic 6-2 6-0 in the second round of the Miami Open on Friday,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Questions lost in time as Barty says farewell to tennis glory

If Ashleigh Barty never returns to the tennis circuit – and there are no guarantees that she won't – a "what if" will surely pierce rows and debates about the women's game.

Radio France Internationale

The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 26 March 2022

Everyday in China some 12,500 domestic flights arrive safely at their destinations. On Monday, China Eastern flight MU5735 did not. It took off from Kunming in the early afternoon but never made it to Guangzhou.

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Letters to the Editor — March 26, 2022

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The Hindu

Vladimir Putin 'ruined Ash Barty's retirement plans' following invasion of Ukraine

President Putin has been accused of 'ruining' Ash Barty's retirement by the Australian media - the tennis star announced she would be hanging up her racket at the age of just 25

Daily Mirror

Why millennials like Ash Barty are rethinking work

Tennis star’s retirement and actor Tom Holland’s career doubts signal a broader disaffection

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Ash Barty, Italy, Jermain Defoe, F1 and Mike Dean

Who retired? Who saw red? Who is joining the party?

The Guardian - UK

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Top videos: Elon Musk opens Tesla factory with a daggy dad dance

Elon Musk has proven he really is a dad of seven, displaying his daggy dad dance moves at a recent Tesla factory grand opening.

The New Daily

Ash Barty, Kylie Minogue and Hugh Jackman star in sentimental new Qantas ad

‘But no matter how far or how wide I roam, Qantas still doesn’t answer their phone’ riffed one customer

The Independent UK

Barty's short game matches her swing: Webb

Golf great Karrie Webb predicts retiring world tennis No.1 Ash Barty could become an Australian amateur champion, saying her short game is as good as her swing.

AAP

Ash Barty joins Shane Gould, Mark Ella and select others in retiring at the peak of her powers

Ash Barty's retirement from professional tennis at the age of 25 was a shock to many, but she isn't the first world-beating athlete to step away from their chosen sport earlier than expected.

ABC News

Madonna King: Ash Barty’s decision will increase her influence as role model, beyond tennis court

Mark my words. We will see Ash Barty doing good stuff for others, capitalising on that decency and sportsmanship that every single competitor has saluted.

The New Daily

All praise to Ash Barty for refusing to chase trophies at all costs – it’s time the whole sports world caught on

As a young Olympian I was asked to do ‘whatever it takes’ to win. Now I can see how sinister that was, says Olympic rower Cath Bishop

The Guardian - UK

Ash Barty could take up professional golf after tennis retirement, claims friend Rennae Stubbs

The three-time grand slam winner could turn to another professional sport, having spent time with the Brisbane Heat after retiring from tennis the first time eight years ago

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Evening Standard

Ash Barty retirement aged just 25 should set alarm bells ringing amid fears over player burnout

The indicators had perhaps been there for anyone who was properly listening and yet, 24 hours on, Ash Barty’s retirement remains a seismic shock for tennis.

Sports Illustrated

Ash Barty Tells Media She's ‘Excited’ For ‘Next Chapter’ After Officially Retiring

The Australian Open winner said she is satisfied with her decision to walk away from the game.

Evening Standard

Ash Barty refuses to rule out tennis return after shock retirement at 25: ‘Never say never’

Ash Barty has not ruled out potentially returning to competitive tennis in future.

Daily Mirror

Ash Barty could make golf switch after Tiger Woods praised retired tennis star's game

Barty shocked the sporting world by abruptly announcing her immediate retirement at the age of 25, despite being the number one ranked women's player

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The Hindu

Ashleigh Barty retires from tennis, resumes march to her own beat

The universally-loved Ashleigh Barty would have been chasing a career Slam at this year’s US Open

The Guardian - AU

‘Never say never’: Ash Barty refuses to rule out returning to tennis in future

Women’s world no 1 says she will always be connected to tennis but regrets nothing and is looking forward to time with family

The Independent UK

Ash Barty would ‘never say never’ about returning to professional tennis

The 25-year-old also hinted at a role with junior tennis in her home country

AAP

Barty coy on future, explains retirement

Ash Barty has remained coy on her next move but admits retirement from tennis was all-but confirmed before her historic Australian Open title run.

ABC News

Full video: Ash Barty explains shock retirement during press conference

Australian tennis star Ash Barty says she is "not hiding anything" after fronting a press conference to explain her decision to retire from the sport at just 25 years of age. Re-live the blog and watch the conference replay.

ABC News

Ash Barty retirement draws tributes from Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Pat Rafter, Billie Jean King and others across the tennis world

Reaction continues to Ash Barty's shock retirement announcement, with rivals like Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka expressing sadness at the news, but Aussie great Pat Rafter understands her decision considering the difficulty of touring for Australians.

Miami Herald

Osaka says therapy helped her win Miami Open match; players shocked by Barty retirement

The shocking news of top-ranked Ash Barty’s retirement from tennis at age 25, just two months after winning the Australian Open on her home soil, reverberated 10,000 miles away at the Miami Open on Wednesday.

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