Ash Barty, the world’s No. 1-ranked women’s tennis player, announced her retirement at the age of 25 on Tuesday
Two of those pivotal moments -- Grand Slam wins at Wimbledon and the Australian Open -- occurred within the past year.
Barty went on to say that she had a “gut feeling” after Wimbledon, something she shared with her team. For those who question Barty’s announcement to step away when she’s at the top of her game, she said she understands but is comfortable with her decision.
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