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Steve Larkin

INSANE: Shock call puts barty in esteemed company | Vintage Vibes

Australia's Ash Barty has retired at the peak of her powers as the world's No.1 tennis player. (AAP)

In the history of Australian sport, perhaps only Herb Elliott, Shane Gould and Mark Ella can truly relate.

Gould quit swimming, aged 16; Elliott stopped running, aged 22; Ella walked away from rugby union, aged 25.

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