Ashleigh Barty Tennis World Number 1 Set To Retire

Ashleigh Barty, world number one, has shocked everyone by disclosing she will be retiring from professional tennis at age 25.

She admitted being exhausted and physically drained in the area of giving to the sports of tennis

The Australian sportswoman took to her social media on Wednesday to announce this, saying she was planning to pursue other aspirations.

She believes this was one of the good decisions she was making for herself as she wrote:

“I know that people may not understand it. I’m OK with that. Because I know that Ash Barty the person has so many dreams she wants to chase after that don’t necessarily involve travelling the world, being away from my family, from my home, which is where I’ve always wanted to be.”

Barty claimed 3 Grand Slam, including the one that took place at the Australian Open in January 2022.

She was the first home player to earn victory at the Australian Open singles title in 44 years.

She was champion of the 2021 Wimbledon championship and she affirmed that winning helped her perspective because she realized that even after achieving such an ultimate position in the sport, she felt its not enough.

Barty held on to being world No 1 since claiming her first Grand Slam at the 2019 French Open.

She conveyed the appreciation of the sport but explained why she was retiring:

“I know how much work it takes to bring the best out of yourself. I’ve said it to my team multiple times, ‘I just don’t have that in me anymore Physically, I have nothing more to give. I’ve given absolutely everything I have to this beautiful sport of tennis, and I’m really happy with that… For me, that is my success. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. I’ll always be grateful for the lifelong memories we created together.”