Barty turns up to new sport after retirement
Aussie surfing champion Steph Gilmore admitted she was “a little bit nervous” when recently retired Ash Barty made a surprise visit.
Aussie surfing champion Steph Gilmore admitted she was “a little bit nervous” when recently retired Ash Barty made a surprise visit.
Stephanie Gilmore risks being cut from the world surfing tour. She’s received some heavyweight support at Bells Beach in confirmed landlubber Ash Barty.
Ash Barty has revealed her plans – recalling another champion, born on the same street, who quit while he was ahead.
Work still matters – and not just financially – but for many people it’s beginning to lack the addictive quality that defined professional careers in the past 20 or so years.
Every January the Australian Open is the biggest show on earth and the television rights don’t come cheaply. Insiders say Ash Barty’s exit will tear shreds off their value.
Ash Barty’s rise to World No.1 was littered with epic games against some of tennis’ modern greats. Robert Craddock reflects on the rivals who shaped the Australian’s career.
Karrie Webb has only played golf with Ash Barty once but was blown away by what she saw from the retired tennis champion.
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Mark Ella was “gobsmacked” when he heard that Ash Barty had retired at 25. Then the penny dropped.
A leading sports television rights specialist believes Ash Barty’s retirement will cost Tennis Australia dearly for its next broadcast deal.
Her decision to exit early clearly has bewildered, even dismayed, many people.
I am astounded at the maturity of Ash Barty at age 25. I don’t think I had that at age 55. An inspiring young woman – go Ash!
Ash Barty is a sporting inspiration and a role model of her time.
Ash Barty’s retirement from tennis has sparked calls for a controversial change to be made in her honour, at another player’s expense.
Ash Barty shocked the sporting world by walking away from tennis but the three-time Grand Slam champion has left a cryptic clue for her fans.
Ash Barty’s decision to call time on her storied tennis career might have shocked Australians but it was no surprise to her longtime coach Craig Tyzzer.
Ash Barty was running on empty when she arrived at this year’s Australian Open, but fuelled by the love and passion of thousands of supporters she willed herself to a historic title.
Tennis is set to lose millions in potential earnings after Ash Barty’s sudden exit from the sport. Here’s why her retirement is bad news for Tennis Australia.
Former cricket teammates were shocked when Ash Barty announced her retirement but also sensed an opportunity.
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