Quite unexpectedly, Ashleigh Barty, the world leader in the world of tennis players, who decided to end her professional career at the age of 25, announced her retirement.
I am retiring from tennis. I am grateful for everything this sport has given me
The Australian player said in a video uploaded to Instagram, Wednesday. He added that all his dreams in the field have been fulfilled, perhaps more than he dreamed of, but now he knows that the time is right to retreat and achieve other dreams.
I know how much work it takes to get the best of myself… and I no longer feel the strength to do it. I no longer have the physical and emotional load that I need to play at the highest level. Out of stock
Said Barty, who spent a total of 121 weeks at the top of the world rankings.
I will always love tennis, which has been such an important part of my life, but in the complementary part, I would like to enjoy everyday life as Ash Party and not as an athlete.
he added.
Barty has been a professional since 2010, but stopped playing tennis once in 2014 and came back two years later. He has won three Grand Slams: in 2019 at Roland Garrosson, last year at Wimbledon, and this year at the Australian Open, where he became the first domestic champion after 44 years. He won a total of 15 races, won 305 matches and won 102.
He won doubles in 12 tournaments, including the 2018 US Open, and was a finalist in three other GS races.
After winning the Australian Open in Melbourne on January 29, he is no longer participating in any of the competitions. He announced in early March that he hadn’t rested himself since the Australian Open, so he would skip Indian Wells and the ongoing Miami races. At the time, he appeared to be continuing the season with the Billie Jean King (formerly Fed) Cup qualifiers in mid-April.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison thanked the player, who he said has inspired the younger generation, especially those with indigenous roots like him.
Of course, we won’t forget your success at Wimbledon and the Australian Open this year, which showed you what you can do if you really put yourself into it.
said the politician.
Steve Simon, president of the WTA, which organizes the women’s competitions, said Barty rose to the top of the tournament with his performances at the major tournaments and world championships.
We wish Ash all the best. He’s turning a new page in his life, but I know he’s going to be a great tennis ambassador in the future. I’ll miss you
Sports Director wrote.
One of the highlights of his career was when he managed to stand next to winner Barty in the Australian Open results announced in January, then he didn’t think the player would announce his retirement three times, said Craig Tilley, president of the Tennis Federation of Australia. After many months.
A person like Ash appears only once in his life. We respect your decision and I’m sure whatever you start with will be great
He said.
Two-time GS class winner, former world leader Simona Halep, described his own teammate:
What can I say? I cry. Ash, my dear friend, you will miss me. You were so special and different, we had great moments together. What are you doing now? Will you be the winner of the Grand Slam golf tournament?!
Another competitor, two-time GS champion Petra Kvitova wrote:
Ash, there are no words for this… you are actually leaving tennis in a very elegant and cool way. I’m glad I was on the right track with you. Tennis would never be the same without you again! I see you as an athlete and as a human being. I wish you all the best!
Source: MTI
