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Tennis great Ash Barty is hot property on the social-media influencer circuit.

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Barty’s verdict: Australia’s grand slam drought is almost over

There has been little success since Ash Barty’s shock retirement, but the former champion believes Australia’s time is nearing.

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Ash Barty in action at the Tokyo Olympics.

The athletes Olympic medallist Ash Barty is desperate to watch in Paris

She won three grand slam tennis titles but Barty will cherish her Olympic bronze medal forever.

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Barty loved being back on court but has no intention of returning professionally.

Barty rapt to be on centre court, but please don’t ask again about a comeback

Ash Barty was feeding her toddler when she learned she’d be playing on Wimbledon’s centre stage. Although thrilled with the upgrade, she was emphatic when asked if it whetted her appetite for a return to the pro tour.

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Ash Barty is commentating for BBC at this year’s Wimbledon championships.

Clijsters hopes Wimbledon appearance ‘triggers’ Ash Barty comeback

Ash Barty’s return to the grasscourts of Wimbledon was delayed by rain, but that won’t dampen the hopes of those with their fingers crossed that she’ll one day return to the pro tour.

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