World No 1 Ash Barty announces shock retirement from tennis in Instagram post

[@spiker.c6058]

"There's No RIGHT or WRONG way, it's Just MY WAY" That's deep and I love that, if she feels happy retiring now, we should all respect that !

[@marufadnan614]

exactly

[@goyonman9655]

It's not deep

[@ianszymczak1823]

I think its so hard for people to understand something like this, myself included, because it goes against everything we are taught is important. Winning everything, longevity, earnings. But what an amazing example she is of showing us that there is more to life than just your job. And that you should do exactly what you think will make you happy.. This is really powerful.

[@TheJhtlag]

Yeah, I agree, it will be interesting to see what she takes up next. I believe her and am impressed with that kind of self-awareness and acting on it.

[@Repent-p3k]

Nonsense, if it was naomi you would call lazy , loser, all kind of name. Retire at 25, while you are #1 c'mon. Anyway I know she's coming back.

[@richcampbell6808]

@@TheJhtlag Motherhood is next

[@richcampbell6808]

@@Repent-p3k Osucka should retire . She's the worst

[@kecleonboi]

@@Repent-p3k bc Naomi is a sensitive brat

[@ellesnsuatmadds6617]

One of the most down to earth player ever with 0% of drama on and off the court.

[@jamescalloway5965]

Let’s not forget this lady has been hammering away since she was the age of like 5. She’s lived a pro lifestyle for 2 decades. 25 seems young to us but for her it’s been so long in that cycle. Really provides perspective of the men and and women who are still grinding i.e. Rafa , Serena. Congrats Ash, you are loved and appreciated. We’re lucky to have been around to see you play.

[@aadixum]

@M ok so?

[@TIGER-xl7xg]

@M 😂😂😂

[@Nopanop]

Agree , i know for a fact that her family was forcing her to train 5 hours/day and eat only veggies and boiled chicken since she was 5 years old

[@S-fn3oe]

@@Nopanop source: trust me bro

[@shasha5781]

@M Are you insane?? What are you talking 😁

[@XIONIS1]

I’m in shock. My favorite player on the WTA Tour. A Class Act and wonderful champion! Thanks for sharing your talent to the world! Congrats and enjoy the rest of your journey in life. I’m gonna miss her on the court!

[@richardmacken8169]

Totally agree. One of my favourite female tennis players in the last 40 years .Will miss her,But so glad that she has her three Grand slams.

[@m.w.976]

@@richardmacken8169 - I agree.

[@joshuakim3734]

@M You really sound like candice 🤔

[@mike_404]

@M I like how you say soccer is the most popular sport in the world when 99% of the world calls it soccer

[@rafagoat8011]

Rafa is definitely winning french open this year. I dare anyone Stop Rafa winning french open 2022..

[@A_friendwithoutbenefits]

Random fact: Venus Williams turned pro before Ashleigh Barty was even born, and she is still playing today.

[@분석가들평론가]

Haters will be always hater

[@A_friendwithoutbenefits]

@@분석가들평론가 I wasn't hating.

[@seanbayley7452]

True but Venus has not been a force for 10 years at least

[@amazingsunset9446]

The differeces between Venus and Barty is. She Barty play 3 types of sports professionally. She want to try on golf now.. No one do more pro sports then Barty. The reason why Venus is still playing tennis? Is because Venus have no other talent on other sports.

[@julianandrews7]

@@amazingsunset9446 Um no. Because Venus has a passion for what she does and Barty just has commitment issues.

[@12GaugePadawan]

Walking away from tennis in her prime and choosing her dreams and what’s right for her, Ash Barty continues to inspire. Wishing her much joy and satisfaction in the exciting journeys ahead. 💓💗💖

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

@andromeda galaxy Did she say she would play Cricket?

[@HealingBeats777]

@@jeffreykaufmann2867 I wonder the same thing...but then I'm not from Australia so I don't know any inside info as to why Ash's shocking retirement 😢

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

@@HealingBeats777 it's possible that she didn't like the pressure of having to win all the time being #1. Osaka retiring would have shocked me less

[@vincentruvo6988]

I will miss her powerful, all court game.😭

[@ronnylee1520]

@@HealingBeats777 where are you from

[@arkestra99]

What a mature 25-year-old! It takes a lot of guts to decide to step off the treadmill, especially when you're young and at the peak of your game. Wishing her all the best.

[@nihalbhat9872]

She won 20 mil plus including endorsements. So she doesn't need to play anymore for money.

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

@@nihalbhat9872 She has to pay taxes. She's walking away from at least $20 million dollars.

[@i103772]

guts? really? quitting is the easiest thing to do

[@stormsurge6765]

@@nihalbhat9872 exactly. Women only look to fluff up their own nest then they Sod off. This is exactly why women's sports will never ever be as big as men's.

[@b0ris360]

2022, when quitting is considered gutsy. It’s her decision entirely but there’s nothing brave or gutsy about quitting in you prime.

[@Kjeesle]

Ash is now playing better than ever. Hearing her say "I am spent" is really powerful. I wish her all the best things in the world. I am going to surely miss those crazy backhand slides and beautifully curbing forehands for a long longggg time.

[@teletranoats7491]

I AM SPENT is not grammatically accurate!

[@Syd7088]

@M and?

[@wmurch3]

@M and it will still be boring af

[@jannejames7224]

Its not powerful but suspicious !!!!

[@altruismfirst6489]

The spamdemic has ruined many players, coaches and fans, its part of the agenda but it is obvious she is retiring due to the stress of traveling is no longer a joy. Tim Cahill had like 11 weeks or more in quarantine complete tyranny.

[@m.w.976]

I love how Ash Barty always does things on HER terms in relations to the sport of women's tennis. You did the sport proud, Ash!! BEST WISHES 🏆🏆🏆🎾

[@1Bugajski2]

@M Unfortunately...

[@brunofernandez2906]

@M 240 countries? 🤣🤣

[@m.w.976]

@M In relations to my comment -- what's your point?

[@m.w.976]

@andromeda galaxy And if she does transfer to cricket, there should be no doubt that she will excel. Barty put effort into her endeavor(s) and reap great results. I mean, just look at her tennis accolades - without any drama.

[@davidbregman1622]

@M what’s your point?

[@leonidasse]

This is by far the most shocking retirement since I started following tennis in 2000. To me at least. As a fan I was hoping for a close Barty-Swiatek rivalry for the years to come. In the current state of WTA it’s a huge loss.

[@josephwinder6878]

Hardly shocking. A little surprising though.

[@jeffbrunswick5511]

Absolutely shocking for someone to retire at 25. There is definitely something else going on here that she doesn't want to talk about.

[@jamievidd775]

Agreed. Can’t remember anyone retiring this early without an injury.

[@joe2201]

@@jamievidd775 maybe she is injured.

[@BassByTheBay]

@@jamievidd775 Borg retired at 26.

[@tyrone-tydavis5858]

Besides being a great player, she will be remembered for her humility and class. Best of luck.

[@wf.Gomess]

i agree, she is classy.

[@lavedadavis818]

Which is quite rare in tennis. Hoping the new 'guard' gets it right. Life is short. Have to enjoy the journey as best as possible.

[@rafagoat8011]

Rafa is definitely winning french open this year.. I dare anyone Stop Rafa winning french open 2022

[@rahil5989]

But that lasted for such a short span of time.

[@tyrone-tydavis5858]

@sssh Go do it yourself and tell us how easy it is. You have no clue.

[@roter13]

When the WTA finally gets some consistency, Barty retires. Back to the messy WTA we all know and love

[@Nycku007]

ATP had 12 years of inconsistency before Federer, from 90 to 02. Guess what has happening in the WTA between those years. Graf, Seles a few years and Sánchez Vicario were owning the tour. Hingis too towards the end of the decade, and the Williams sisters just started to rise and continue the reign over WTA for the next 15 years. People forget about that period so quickly. There were a lot more 1 or only 2 GS winners on the men's side between 1990 and 2002, continuing towards 2003. Just before Roger and Rafa showed up.

[@WhoIsDeyRok]

@@Nycku007 Great info!

[@anneneville6255]

There is hope with swiatek maybe after her recent wins

[@briany7658]

I am absolutely stunned by this. Wow. I will remember Ash as being synonymous with the word "class". An amazing athlete, competitor and true sports person that few can match. Enjoy the rest of your life girl, you deserve the best!

[@terencewong4687]

It takes so much courage to retire when you’re still at the top. All the best to her.

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

Winning tennis matches isn't the most important thing for her. Her Self Esteem doesn't depend on Tennis.

[@terencewong4687]

@@jeffreykaufmann2867 Obviously. It’s very clear from her interview. She’s other dreams to pursue.

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

@@terencewong4687 Serena Williams should retire also. She isn't playing for the love of tennis. She is only hoping to break Margaret Court's G.S Record. A player who wants to play only 4 tournament a year shouldn't be allowed to Play. Same for Venus.

[@marjorjorietillman856]

@@jeffreykaufmann2867 They probably hope you retire on your job, or whoever has to be around you!

[@terencewong4687]

@@jeffreykaufmann2867 I’ve been a fan of Serena but it’s highly unlikely that she can break Margaret Court’s record.

[@AsifKhan-yn2wp]

My absolute favorite on tour . I hadn't seen such consistency from any other player since Serena back in 16'. I would have loved to see more of her on court and winning more slams.

[@poulomisen3561]

Respect to her!! It's hard to hold back the tears but happiness is what needs to be prioritised. Am so much happy for her! May she fulfills all her other dreams!! Love you Ash!! Forever!!

[@rafagoat8011]

Rafa is definitely winning french open this year.. I dare anyone Stop Rafa winning french open 2022

[@jimmybill1963]

@@rafagoat8011 breaking news Rafa out for the rest of the year

[@footfault1941]

Not forced by chronical injuries for instance, most often the case, but herself made such a decision. She's singular till the end. For us it's time to say thank you & to wish the best for her!

[@mauriciocastro6363]

I loved Ash Bary as a tennis player, she has one of the most beautiful forms, and that killer slice was a pleasure to watch. And she is a balanced person pursuing other goals in life, like forming a family shows how she is as a person. Wish her all the best in her life.

[@ioh0204]

It was always pleasure to watch her play (especially that biting backhand slice!) I also loved her humble attitude even on the top of the world. already miss you!

[@kelvinong6549]

She needs to give a Ted Talk on "How to make the right decisions for you (even when no one else gets it)"!

[@tottenhum1867]

Might pursue golf career. Such a brave and most respected athlete. Never chased for fame and adulation. Best WTA and athelete in my books.

[@zeinmets3550]

@ok ok For what? Retiring at 25? You have a point about her being rather mediocre when compared to the likes of Selena and Venus though

[@jwenang5364]

incredible! very few athletes retire at their peak...to make this decision shows how unselfish she is and how content she is as a person! something we all strive for in our lives!

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

I don't believe she is physically spent.

[@nongthip]

She's pulling a Seinfeld. The most popular TV show which self-cancelled at the pinnacle of success. ;-)

[@jay-po4mu]

No where near her peak

[@jackcslewis2009]

" how unselfish she is" So this was an altruistic retirement? What does that even mean?

[@nongthip]

@V M Yeah I know Seinfeld was touted as "A show about nothing" but at least it quit while it was ahead in terms of ratings, not like, hmmm... Happy Days which jumped the shark several times and finally faded away a bit miserably. No - Ash is moving on just when she's proved her ability and gone to the top of her game. Congrats and see you later. =)

[@tonysaunders2137]

Ash Barty, what a brilliant talent, and truly a class act! You will be sorely missed! The best to you in your next chapter ❤️

[@marilyncharles7274]

Yes, I will miss her lot, her personality is excellent, love her game too, all the best Ash.

[@bigrobsydney]

Wow. Highly articulate. And so much work behind the scenes that she hinted at, which I think if people REALLY understood, they would appreciate her even more! All the best Ash, I'm sure whatever you do you'll do incredibly well at. I'm only slightly saddened due to selfish reasons on my behalf; my daughter would have loved to play you in a formal match.

[@rafagoat8011]

Rafa is definitely winning french open this year.. I dare anyone Stop Rafa winning french open 2022

[@gregsj1]

wishing you nothing but the best ash thanks for the memories ❤

[@andrerodrigues9512]

it takes so much courage. I'm heartbreak but I'm happy she's happy with her decision.

[@Repent-p3k]

Don't be happy too long, she's taking a break, she will come back soon.

[@got2bjosh]

Should've gone for a USO win and Olympic Gold then retired, but we get it.

[@Stiffdistantandweird]

20 years of dedication to her sport and growing into such an amazing and accomplished woman. It was never about her ego and this proves it beyond doubt. I’m immensely impressed by Ash. Can’t wait to see what’s next…..

[@Repent-p3k]

Nonsense, if it was naomi you would call her a loser, lazy all kinds of names. Well, naomi is still pressing on despite of difficulties.

[@Stiffdistantandweird]

@@Repent-p3k I’m a fan of Naomi. She also impresses me greatly, so what are you talking about? Athletes aren’t owned by their fans. They are thinking, feeling and complete human beings outside of their profession.

[@Stiffdistantandweird]

@@Repent-p3k also, don’t presume to know what I would say “if it were Naomi”. Don’t presume I’m a trash human, because that’s what a sociopath would say. Word of advice….don’t assume everyone is as big a c*nt as you are.

[@pmp521]

Wow. What a shocker. In her prime and walking away. Such a positive and classy individual. I will miss watching her play. Best wishes Ash

[@jimw.4161]

Tremendous respect for this young woman. She is indeed an inspiration. Ash, wishing for you the best of everything. You did it your way!

[@SebastienPBoret]

How many people work so hard to get themselves on the spot somewhere…when we get there having given it all…we start looking around thinking “I would like to do something else now”…but by the time we reach that spot we are too involved in our careers, our lives, our loans to take a chance…well done Miss Barty, what an inspiration!

[@TheLegenDacster]

Bravo, very well done, huge love and respect to you Ash Barty. You're a brilliant and positive ambassador to tennis and humanity. Best wishes with all of our endeavours.

[@hookooekoo2]

Brava.

[@ahmadhussainwebshare1001]

She was so humble and so lovely 😍. It's really hard to believe she is retired.

[@ariky123]

Ash, you deserve whatever YOU know is the best decision for you! I appreciate the moments you were in this beautiful and exciting sport, and you did it professionally. Thank you Ashleigh ♥️

[@pradeepjp8747]

She brought some stability to #1 ranking, it seems we will go back to seeing #1 changes every week Hope, Swiatek fills the vacuum Ash has left on WTA

[@WhoIsDeyRok]

Swiatek will not replace her. Only one that was on Ash level is Bianca Andreescu.

[@Barteksksk]

@@WhoIsDeyRok oh please, stop :D

[@domichrome1825]

@@WhoIsDeyRok Bianca hasnt done much lately...great player but not in Ash's category yet.She has to go the distance.Sakari,Swiatek,Fernanez etc etc so theres that

[@Repent-p3k]

Sorry, you won't see that. Igar is not consistent at grandslams.

[@Barteksksk]

@@Repent-p3k Swiatek is the most consistent player at slams on tour ;) What you even talkin about. Last year she hit 4th or more round in every Slam. Noone did that from WTA last year. So please, check your infos.

[@danaz.1629]

A great champion, a great person. ❤️

[@RichardsWorld]

She is the most calm headed woman tennis player, or maybe any tennis player ever. I don’t think anyone doubts that she will be successful in her future endeavors.

[@danlum304]

She's so adorable, in an intellectual way. She's very sure of her decisions, and that's very cool. Best wishes Ash.

[@rikumoi3136]

Congrats on your engagement, Ash! After travelling 35 yrs on biz globally, I take your words as advice. "I'm spent", too, "don't have it in me any more". I feel it is time for so many of us tennis fans to start chasing out dreams, too. Still keeping tennis a huge part of our lives, still. Thank you Ash!

[@dblog]

Wow ! I am in shock. At the pinnacle of her career as well. She’s currently the best player on tour. I really respect her. I still don’t believe she’s only 25. On the other hand, can someone check on Naomi Osaka? I feel like she might be next.

[@taoist32]

Osaka needs to quit for her mental health. Unless she can get adequate emotional support, she is just prolonging an already emotionally exhaustive career.

[@josb2574]

Hopefully

[@TheJhtlag]

I would argue that Naomi's effectively done that, not quit completely, but has decided to just go out and play and have fun if fun is to be had.

[@namispondjamispond9282]

Multi-millionairess and multi-slam winning Osaka will probably continue to cry about having to answer a few questions about her tennis match. My heart bleeds for her.

[@ania3795]

@@taoist32 Exactly

[@spinedoctorglobal]

There's no Right Way, there's No Wrong way-Its My Way..Inspirational lady 🙏

[@thehedgehog3327]

We wish you all the best Ash, thanks for the wonderful years. In my book, you are the GOAT!

[@Tennisey]

Ash, defining success on her own terms. Wishing her all the best in her next chapter !

[@katherineeuler8649]

Love Ash, hope she has a great life beyond tennis, maybe she start a family of her own. All the Best for her. 💖💐

[@mightymikec7]

ASH would make a great commentator in the sport...she speaks well and is very knowledgable about the sport. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors..she is a magnificent tennis player and a wonderful person....

[@josemorgado356]

Humble, intelligent, warm, ¿what else can we expect from a human being?

[@aggie126]

so, So, SO much respect for Ash Barty. What a remarkable, admirable human being. Look forward to hearing what comes next for her. I wish her ALL the best.

[@stephensavedra8923]

THOUGHTFUL,CONSIDERED, ARTICULATE AND BALANCED APPROACH. WISHING YOU ALL THE VERY BEST IN YOUR CONTINUED JOURNEY.

[@janef220]

This came up on my feed. I don’t watch a lot of tennis anymore but I think it makes a lot of sense. It seems pretty gruelling lifestyle. It’s great to have such a skill that you can retire from at age 26!! She can do whatever she wants now that’s awesome

[@YashKMusic]

I'd imagine the AO win made this decision easier for her. She will be missed!

[@terryevp4084]

One of the Humble Tennis players....!!! All the best to you Ash...!!!

[@blessingsofparadise4439]

🎇❤️🌹🥇🏆🎨🥎🎾🎀🎁🎈🎉🎈🎉🎐🪅🎐🪅🪔🧧🪔🧧🎇 *Be strong, Beautiful Champion* 🎆🎇❤️🌹🥇🏆🎨🥎🎾🎀🎁🎈🎉🎈🎉🎐🪅🎐🪅🪔🧧🪔🧧🎇

[@musha2752]

Extremely unexpected and a real shame but if she's happy doing that I respect it. Will really miss her on the court.

[@kim267]

Noooo!!! Gonna miss this girl so much! :( Best of luck to her in her future adventures.

[@victormendivil359]

100% Class ! Both on court and off ! Will miss Her for sure, her talent and her way of doing things ! All the best to Her in whatever She decides to do ! 🎾

[@shauntaylor9503]

Just a quality individual.

[@fanuelpatrick9648]

she quit cricket to play tennis .Now she quits tennis to play which other sport. I wonder what next...

[@krzysztofpilarski9713]

It's a pity that we won't see Ashley in action again, especially with Iga. Great career, best wishes.

[@darksider9534]

Happy retirement Ash! Go chase those young dreams on your terms!

[@CrayCray9]

A loss for tennis but one must do what feels right. A great champion and a treat on the court.

[@josephmanno4514]

Hey ... she gave nearly four-fifths of her life to tennis. She owes us nothing, and owes herself the pursuit of happiness. I wish her well.

[@rahil5989]

Only few years of those were on professional tennis court, if you have worked so hard for something since your childhood, if you have invested so much of yourself in something then you better go for a longer journey, she should better learn from serena, nadal, djokovic, federer that how to endure for long.

[@nimeshhendre7502]

Beautiful Articulation. I wish you have an awesome life ahead and all your goals are achieved.🌹🙏🏻

[@lololedo1105]

She could easily be one of the greatest.such a humble true champion

[@jakenorthbriz]

Finishing on top. A luxury only legends have. Great career Ash, well done.

[@Repent-p3k]

If it was naomi you would call her a loser, lazy, all kind of name. Partiality

[@jimmybill1963]

@@Repent-p3k you keep posting the same comment to people you know nothing about. It’s making you look like one of the biggest fools in the thread.

[@annemacleod1421]

I can never believe Ash is 25…she has a maturity beyond her years. To retire on her terms is consistent with Ash’s approach to life and her career. I admire her for staying true to herself. She is quite the sports woman …the world is her oyster! 🇳🇿🇳🇿🐑🐑NZ Go well, go strong, Ash!

[@Zenon-fg4dw]

I am extremely saddened by this news. She is one and perhaps the only player who managed to stay normal and grounded despite achieving a tremendous professional success. I’ll sorely miss her tennis, and even more so her personality. I wish her all the best in the next chapter of her life. Hopefully, she will stay involved with tennis in some form.

[@vanlifeembracingdiversity5431]

She is just 25 scary to think the next endeavour I reckon she will continue to touch people's live young old and everything else in between. We are lucky to have her on this earth. You rock!!!

[@tadeokrzos2550]

Crazy after finally accomplishing her dream of winning at her home.

[@abielawang5161]

I needed to hear this. There's nothing wrong with making a change in life.

[@karolina8376]

Wielka strata dla tenisa, powodzenia Ash w nowym rozdziale.

[@josephjackson5088]

Ash, always being your own person you know you best and we just respect you for that, right. You are legend, glad I got to watch such an amazing person both on and off the court.

[@kiklocus4660]

zverev should retire instead , umpires would feel safe

[@benitadewet9344]

😅😅

[@Cla_Disney]

It's totally understandable, her personal dreams about tennis became true so now she wants to move on and chase after other dreams, it's amazing to be honest, I wish her the best in whatever things she decides to pursue.

[@zitanawn6148]

"Ash does it her way!" Lump in the throat watch of this incredibly sincere and humble tennis champ! Wishing her all the best for her future years after two decades gripping her tennis racket and enthralling tennis fans and enthusiasts! .

[@miaash3870]

She is very smart in her decision! Life is about enjoying every moment. Life is not about spending 8 hours in the gym/on court every single day! Tennis has provided her with a hefty income and she is now able to pursue other dreams, which are as/more fulfilling than tennis.

[@valr852]

Total class every time she played,I wish you a long healthy,happy life .Canadian girl here who loves watching the sport thanks you for the entertainment ❤️🍁

[@AznVi3tx]

Wow. Just wow

[@vivianaferrariyoga4554]

We are going to miss you so much on the court. You deserve everything dear Ash

[@juliomcdermott4696]

A true champion. Always.

[@salvatoremannino3389]

Unconventional person from start to finish. What's there not to like about your uniqueness and originality? Very special human being. Thanks for everything! Enjoy your new adventures and I guess we will hear from you again. Ciao Ashley, a big virtual hug

[@angelsmusic5550]

why? She is the best tennis player in the world and very young.

[@nestler2602]

she will come back for sure

[@gwenewing6837]

All the best Ash Barty❤

[@user-yu4xq9xy3d]

She looks very happy and satisfied. Something Serena has never been and always seems to be seeking for more but sadly she never will. Barty-happy at 3, Serena-still crying somewhere.

[@maciekszymanski6898]

Ash watching Swiatek match - - It's time to retire... - I really regret her decision, Swiatek to easily became nr 1.

[@leonjacobs3074]

Beautiful to see this, humility. Crying with a purpose... Never followed her career at all however heard and read great things and respect this athlete that dominated tennis even for a short while. This will b remembered

[@geoms6263]

Well done. She is young, she is beautiful, she has money, she has to live her youth from now on. Why sit on long, tiring tournaments until the age of menopause like the Williams sisters?

[@bonzwah1]

Justine henin did this too, retiring while number 1. Even when she returned and it wasn't quite the return I was hoping for and then she had to retire again, for real, without ever regaining what she had. As a selfish tennis fan, I am saddened by the nearly two years of prime Justine henin I was deprived of...and now the same seems to be happening with barty.

[@donnafielder6027]

Whatever the real reason behind Ash Barty retirement is her decision! Barty is young enough to enjoy doing whenever she chooses to do with the rest of her career choices! Yes, it’s a strange decision leaving being number one but that’s Barty’s decision!

[@petefromdownunder3734]

Still young enough for a comeback later if life becomes boring down the track. Goodluck Ash 👍

[@tordkarl]

Björn Borg was only one year older when he decided to quit tennis. Is there something with tennis that makes superb tennis players more mature than other athletes?

[@ChristopherX30]

So she's now doing what Nick Krygios should have done a while ago!

[@SF-pq3sq]

The best representation on any stage Australia has had. Thanks Ash your a great Australian.👍❤🇦🇺

[@soonaikyap4395]

I hope she wins us open before retiring. Anyway I am happy for her to pursue other dream.

[@demigod1013]

I can understand her reasoning but it's still hard to accept. Personally, the WTA/tennis world will feel so much emptier without such a talent. Say goodbye to 50% of the combined talent on the womens' side ! ☹ We're left with not much more than simple ball bashers now 😑 Ashleigh's announced retirement before the William sisters, Kerber, Azarenka et al just seems so wrong..

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

Even most of the men lack Barty's Variety

[@Leo-wz4nh]

what is her reasoning?

[@gauthamdinesan2184]

@@Leo-wz4nhshe said the physical and emotional drive, and the goal to be the best wasn't there for her anymore

[@propgee]

truer words were never spoken

[@nikhilvenugopal2877]

Her attitude is awesome.👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@RichardSparks1970]

OMG what a shock to hear that she is retiring. I though at least she might have gone after the US open so that she could have conquered all 4 opens. She will be terribly missed on the tennis court, but if you are going to lay down your racket, why not do it when you are on top !! I am sure this is not the last we will be hearing about the great Ash Barty in the next phase of her life. What a wonderful inspiration she is, not only as a tennis player, but as an Australian. I know everyone will be wishing her the very best for what life holds in store for her next. We love you Ash.

[@ll3186]

I keep thinking that there is that other player around Barty's age who should retire.

[@zatosan729]

Going to miss watching her backhand. Just great ....