World No.1 Ash Barty retires from tennis

Melissa Woods | March 23, 2022

World No.1 Ash Barty has announced her retirement from tennis.

The Australian Open champion, who hasn’t played since that tournament victory in January, posted on social media that she had decided to call time on her decorated career, aged 25.

“Today is difficult and filled with emotion for me as I announce my retirement from tennis,” Barty posted on Instagram. 

“I am so thankful for everything this sport has given me and leave feeling proud and fulfilled. 

“Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way, I’ll always be grateful for the lifelong memories that we created together.”