“I couldn’t stop crying” – Swiatek remembers Ash Barty’s shock retirement
Barty bowed out when she was at the top of the game, vacating the world No 1 spot she held at the age of 25 – one that would be filled by Iga Swiatek
Retirement, Australian Open, world No 1, Mom: Everything you always wanted to know about Ash Barty (but never had time to find out – updated with baby birth news)
Ash Barty stunned the tennis world with her decision to retire from tennis. One of the best Australian tennis players in history, here are the answers to some questions you may have about the three-time Grand Slam winner
Ash Barty becomes a mom
The three-time major champion has given birth to baby Hayden.
“That’s what I loved the most, the tactical side of the game” – Ash Barty misses the thrill of the fight the most
The Australian also hopes that Simona Halep’s case gets a hearing soon
Swiatek’s tribute to predecessor Barty: ‘Ash inspired me to work harder’
In a press conference in Brisbane on the eve of the start of the United Cup, Iga Swiatek opened up about her status as world No 1
Ash Barty wins Australia’s celebrated Don Award for second time
The former world No 1, who retired in March, won the prestigious Don Award, named after the legendary cricketer Don Bradman
Ashleigh Barty vs Bye
Ashleigh Barty vs Coco Gauff
Ashleigh Barty vs Sofia Kenin
Ashleigh Barty vs Iga Swiatek
Ashleigh Barty vs Elena Rybakina
Ashleigh Barty vs Lesia Tsurenko
Ashleigh Barty vs Lucia Bronzetti
Ashleigh Barty vs Camila Giorgi
Ashleigh Barty vs Amanda Anisimova
Ashleigh Barty vs Jessica Pegula
Ashleigh Barty vs Madison Keys
Ashleigh Barty vs Danielle Collins
“It’s been incredible and everything that I’ve ever wanted” – Ash Barty on retirement
If anyone was hoping for Ash Barty to return to tennis, the Australian had some disappointing news as she reveals she has no regrets about walking away from the sport in a new interview
Halep should open Wimbledon play on Tuesday, suggests Ash Barty’s coach
Craig Tyzzer, the long-time former coach of Ash Barty, believes Halep is the perfect choice and indicates that her team may have requested the AELTC for the same
Women’s tennis will see a new world No 1 after Miami as Ash Barty confirms she will drop off rankings
Iga Swiatek is in pole position to replace Ash Barty at the top of the rankings after Miami with the Pole needing to win her first match this week to secure the No 1 ranking