The Latest Breaking News from Ashleigh Barty

Why Did Ash Barty Retire From Tennis at Age 25 and As World No. 1?

The Australian tennis player admitted she is ‘spent’ in terms of her physical and emotional drive.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 23, 2022

'It's advantage Ash Barty after tennis star puts her happiness first'

World number one women’s tennis player Ash Barty retiring at the age of 25 is a shock, says Eva Simpson, but if that's what makes her happy, then good for her

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2022

Ash Barty's retirement is a bolt from the blue, but she departs tennis with universal acclaim and respect

Ash Barty's decision to step away from tennis at the peak of her powers came as a shock, but it's the right call to retire on her terms, writes Russell Jackson.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2022

Evening Standard Comment: Two years on, Britain is still learning to live with Covid

Today marks exactly two years since Boris Johnson made his “you must stay at home” address to the nation. It is a testament to how far we have come in our battle against the pandemic that the speech now seems to come from another era.

Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2022

Phil Mickelson is missing out on so much fun because of his big mouth

Are we ever going to see Phil Mickelson again this year?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 23, 2022

5 players whose early retirements shocked tennis

Ashleigh Barty has announced her retirement from the game at the age of 25.

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022

The tennis world pays tribute to No. 1 Ash Barty’s surprise retirement at age 25

She's leaving the sport at the top of her game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 23, 2022

Ash Barty’s Abrupt Retirement Confirms Her Evident Authenticity

The world’s No. 1 player stepping away at age 25 may come as a surprise, but she has always played the game on her own terms. This decision is no different.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 23, 2022

Ash Barty dropped retirement hint two years ago with "what life is all about" comment

Recently crowned Australian Open champion Ash Barty surprisingly announced her retirement from the sport on Wednesday morning, having been world no 1 for almost three years

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2022

Inside "freak" Ash Barty's stint as a cricketer as tennis star announces retirement

Australian superstar Ashleigh Barty spent a season playing cricket for Queensland and Brisbane Heat after taking a break from tennis in 2014 before going on to win her three Grand Slam crowns.

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2022