Ashleigh Barty

World number one says retired champion gave her motivation last season ‘to get even better’

Retired tennis star says she has no ‘desire’ to play any form of professional sport again

Retired tennis star says she’s ‘excited’ to be part of Iconic Series to be played in USA in June

Polish star beats Golubic 6-2, 6-0 in second round to move into top spot vacated by retired Barty

Speculations mount about what world’s top player will do after leaving tennis

Australian has played cricket and golf, but it was tennis that made her the star that she is today

Retired Australian star dominated women’s tennis since 2019, winning three Grand Slams and rising to rankings summit

Czech Pliskova praises Australian for an ‘incredible career’; British great Murray says he’s ‘gutted’ for sport

Women’s world number one says she’s ‘fulfilled, spent physically’ after winning three Grand Slam titles

World number one cites lack of preparation in wake of her Australian Open triumph