BREAKING: Australian Open Champion Ashleigh Barty Announces Shock Retirement at the Age of 25

Ashleigh Barty has been one of the most consistent players on the women’s tour currently. She has ruled the game over the past years. She had a fantastic year, to begin with, winning the Australian Open. However, in a sensational turn of events, the World Number 1 has announced shock retirement from the game.

BREAKING:

#1 Ash Barty has announced her retirement from tennis, less than two months after winning the Australian Open.

Barty, only 25 years old, steps away from the game on top.https://t.co/eq58IudxkS

— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) March 23, 2022

This comes as a huge shock to the tennis world, especially considering the fact that she was only 25 years old and in her prime. However, she has suffered from health issues lately, which could possibly be one of the reasons for this shocking and heartbreaking news.

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