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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

'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

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.

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Emma Raducanu eyeing long career in tennis after Ash Barty’s shock retirement

Barty, who was the world number one and reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champion, called time on her career aged just 25 on Wednesday

The Independent UK

World number one Ashleigh Barty leaves the tennis party aged 25

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

Radio France Internationale

Ash Barty built a near-perfect game but never lost sight of the No 1 priority: herself

Since taking an extended break from tennis at the age of 18, the retiring champion has put her happiness and wellbeing first

The Guardian - UK

SI:AM | Trae Young Had Another Great Villain Moment at MSG

This could be a great rivalry for years to come.

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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

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

5 players whose early retirements shocked tennis

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

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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.

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Serena Williams and Andy Murray pay tribute to Ash Barty after retiring - 'Lost for words'

Three-time Grand Slam champion Ash Barty, who earlier this year won the Australian Open, has stunned the world of tennis by announcing her retirement at the age of 25

Evening Standard

Ash Barty: Tennis world hails ‘one of the great champions’ after shock retirement at 25

The tennis world continues to pay glowing tribute to Ash Barty following her shock retirement from the sport.

ABC News

The Loop: Ash Barty retires, Hillsong founder steps down, survey shows one in six uni students harassed and schoolkids welcome Ukrainian refugee

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The Conversation

Ash Barty retires marching to her own beat. What's next for the multi-talented, restless spirit?

Ash Barty has always done things her own way.

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The Guardian - AU

Ash Barty redefined what sporting success looks like – as quality, not quantity

By retiring at 25, as world No 1 and with three grand slam titles to her name, the Australian has been refreshingly true to herself

The Independent UK

Ash Barty retires: Tennis rocked as world No 1 quits game at age 25

Grand Slam winner said she was ‘spent’ and had nothing more to give

The Independent UK

Ash Barty retires: World number one’s career timeline after shock announcement

A look back at the 25-year-old’s three-time Gram Slam winner’s time on the world’s courts.

Evening Standard

‘I am spent’: World number one Ashleigh Barty retires from tennis at just 25

Ash Barty dropped a bombshell on the tennis world on Wednesday as she announced her retirement from the game at just 25.

The Guardian - AU

Wednesday briefing: 100,000 trapped in Mariupol, says Zelenskiy

Ukrainian president says 7,000 have escaped city in 24 hours … Ash Barty quits tennis at the top of her game … and what comes after the pandemic?

Pedestrian.tv

Ash Barty’s Retirement Is The Best Kind Of ‘Fuck You’ To Hustle Culture

No more pushing until we're burnt out.

The Guardian - AU

‘What a bloody legend’: praise for Ash Barty as a champion on and off tennis court

Former players, including Evonne Goolagong Cawley, join fans from Australia and around the globe in paying tribute to world No 1 after decision to leave game

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