News & Events Ash Barty has Retired

[BobbyMorri]

wtf.....come from out of the blue and then some. Guess, in hindsight, her missing Indian Wells was a sign.

What a career still. 3 grand slams and everything she would have wanted. Be interesting to see what she does next.

Announcement

 

[juice t]

Now she can appear in those 'Retired By 25' Ads that pop up on the internet

 

[BobbyMorri]

One thing I am very sad about is that we don't get the Osaka v Barty battle when both were on top.

I would include Swaitek on clay in that conversation as well. Swaitek will be defacto number 1 tennis player, probably til Stuttgart going by my memory, when she might actually claim it for reals

 

[BACCS]

Wtf, clearly just isn't super passionate about tennis to effectively retire twice from it by the age of 25

 

[FRUMPY]

Good on her, go out when she's had enough. I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often tbh. Professional sportsperson would be very tiresome. Obviously the money in tennis is great (if you are really great like ash) but still tiresome living out of a suitcase and all that travel

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[FRUMPY]

Wtf, clearly just isn't super passionate about tennis to effectively retire twice from it by the age of 25

Bank balance a touch more healthier than last time

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[juice t]

One thing I am very sad about is that we don't get the Osaka v Barty battle when both were on top.

The closest we really got was the 2019 China Open Final
Osaka won it in 3 sets but they weren't exactly close

 

[1990crow]

Playing cricket or Women's AFL?

 

[CheapCharlie]

Absolute loss to the game

 

[Munga]

Wtf, clearly just isn't super passionate about tennis to effectively retire twice from it by the age of 25

Pretty much. An awesome sportsperson who's conquered this mountain, onto the next one.

I can't wait to see wait she picks up next!

 

[BACCS]

Playing cricket or Women's AFL?

Maybe, or wants to start a family and actually be home for it

 

[BobbyMorri]

Playing cricket or Women's AFL?

could easily make it as a golf pro if she wanted to. she could do anything.

or she could sit on her mountains of cash and raise a family.

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

Wow, sad...but good luck to her if she is pursuing other interests.

I can't help feeling she is leaving 10 slams on the table and future icon status.

 

[JackNah_8]

Wtf, clearly just isn't super passionate about tennis to effectively retire twice from it by the age of 25

True that, I don't think tennis is her number one passion

Anyway surprised to hear the news today

 

[Bungeye]

She probably hates the attention of being world no 1.

 

[Gigantic]

Oh wow...

Still only 25 and retiring while on top.

But good on her for doing what makes her happy, or moreso quitting what doesn't make her happy.

 

[MC Bad Genius]

What an unexpected announcement - it's not often the best in the world at anything just decides they've had enough. She'll continue to be a role model to millions around the world and will have a lot of respect for making such a difficult decision.

 

[Wosh]

Farewell to a Champion

 

[Some Idiot]

Considering she's temporarily quit the game before and almost retired before I'm not shocked. Takes a lot of willpower to quit to pursue other interests when everyone expects you to play for a long time.

 

[matt_897]

Why not take a sabbatical like last time? Just seems such a rushed choice at 25

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

Wouldn't be surprised if she pursued a golf career now. The lady is a sporting freak.

 

[danstar]

Wow im really shocked, thought she easily had 10 slams in her. Im sure we will hear soon what she wants to do next

 

[footyfan1978]

Brilliant, well done and classy person.

 

[Bungeye]

A very Australian thing to do. Ian Thorpe retired on top, a smart decision, before the inevitable tall poppy kicks in.

 

[matt_897]

could easily make it as a golf pro if she wanted to. she could do anything.

or she could sit on her mountains of cash and raise a family.

What's her golf handicap?