The recent Australian Open champion, the third Grand Slam of her career, announced the news on her Instagram account: “Today is a difficult and emotional day for me as I announce my retirement from tennis. ” The athlete, who at 18 had taken a two-year break, resumed his career in 2016, three years before winning the title at Roland Garros. Additionally, she is the current holder of the Wimbledon crown.
A surprising announcement hits the world of tennis. The WTA’s number one racquet the australian Ashley Barty confirmed via its social networks its permanent withdrawal from the activity.
The athlete, who returned to action in 2016 after playing cricket professionally, is retiring with three Grand Slam titles to his credit.
“Today is a difficult and emotional day for me as I announce my retirement from tennis. I didn’t know how to share this news with you. so I asked my good friend Casey Dellacqua (his doubles partner) to help me,” began the current champion of the last Australian Open a few months ago.
He also explained that “I am very grateful for all that this sport has given me and I leave proud and fulfilled. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way, I will always be grateful for the lifelong memories we create together.”
Barty started his professional tennis career in April 2010, just after his 14th birthday. The following summer he debuted with 15 at the Australian Open and in 2014, he decided to temporarily leave the snowshoes to devote himself for two seasons to professional practice of cricket .
In 2016 she resumed her career on the WTA Tour and in 2019 she lifted the crown at Roland Garros. He is current Wimbledon titleholder and of recent Australian Open .
The world number 1 explained that she would give the reasons for her departure from professionalism during a press conference.
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