Women’s world no 1 says she will always be connected to tennis but regrets nothing and is looking forward to time with family
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Ash Barty would not be drawn on questions about any plans to remain in professional sport as the retiring tennis star looks forward to spending more time at home with family, having walked away at the very top of her game.
Barty stunned the tennis world on Wednesday when she announced her retirement from the sport at the age of 25 and as the reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champion.
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