Before winning her three grand slams, Barty had a stint as a professional cricketer – and she was a compete natural By Richard Edwards for The Nightwatchman George Orwell wrote Read more

Women’s world no 1 says she will always be connected to tennis but regrets nothing and is looking forward to time with family Greatest hits: the moments that defined retired Read more

Since taking an extended break from tennis at the age of 18, the retiring champion has put her happiness and wellbeing first Throughout the chaotic month of January, Ash Barty Read more

The world No 1, Ash Barty, has announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 25. The Australian delivered the news through her Instagram account in an interview with Casey Read more

By retiring at 25, as world No 1 and with three grand slam titles to her name, the Australian has been refreshingly true to herself There is a photo of Read more

Former players, including Evonne Goolagong Cawley, join fans from Australia and around the globe in paying tribute to world No 1 after decision to leave game Ash Barty announces shock Read more

Australia’s humble champion spent 121 weeks as world No 1, crowning her Wimbledon win with an Australian Open trophy Ash Barty announces shock retirement from tennis at 25 Ash Barty Read more

Ash Barty has stunned the tennis world by announcing her retirement. In an interview with Casey Dellacqua she said she had been thinking about retiring ‘for a long time’ and Read more

World No 1 tennis player Ash Barty has stunned the tennis world by announcing her retirement from the sport at the age of 25. She made the announcement during an Read more

World No 1 Ash Barty has stunned the tennis world by announcing her retirement from the sport at the age of 25 during an emotional interview with Casey Dellacqua which Read more