Video – Barty: “My name will be taken off the list in the next ranking cycle”
After announcing her retirement at the age of 25, Ash Barty held a press conference on Thursday morning. Her name will not appear in the next WTA rankings. Iga Swiatek, world No 2, is in pole position to replace her.
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