Late in the 2014 season, Barty decided to take an indefinite break from tennis, playing cricket instead. She signed with the Brisbane Heat for the inaugural Women's Big Bash League season despite having no formal training in the sport. Barty returned to tennis in 2016.

Nov 10, 2024 · Ashleigh Barty stunned fans in early 2022 when she retired from tennis at just 25, having won three Grand Slam titles, including her home Australian Open that same year.

Apr 24, 1996 · By winning her third grand slam title, on a third different surface, the 25-year-old cemented he status as the world’s best female player. Ashleigh Barty v Danielle Collins Highlights (Final) | Australian Open 2022 https://youtu.be/6BAx0jRXyiQ

Nov 12, 2019 · Ashleigh signed with the Brisbane Heat for the inaugural Women’s Big Bash League season despite having no formal training in the sport. In early 2016, although she won her first tournament back on the ITF circuit.

Feb 20, 2024 · Ash Barty is a professional tennis player from Australia and also a former cricketer. Barty won ten singles and ten doubles titles at WTA Tour, including one Grand Slam singles title at 2019 French Open and one Grand Slam doubles title at 2018 US Open.

Australian former tennis player and cricketer Ashleigh Barty was a WTA world number 1 in singles and is the second Australian to achieve the feat.

Sep 26, 2024 · Ashleigh Barty will no longer be active as a professional tennis player in 2024, as she announced her retirement in March 2022. Despite her early departure from the sport, …

Mar 23, 2022 · To celebrate Ashleigh Barty on the day of her retirement, here are 25 things the 25-year-old Australian achieved in her incredible professional tennis career: In 2019, she became the first...

Jul 14, 2024 · Discover 25 fascinating facts about Ashleigh Barty, from her early life to her rise in the world of tennis. Learn about her achievements, career highlights, and personal journey in this comprehensive guide.

MIAMI -- Ashleigh Barty, the No.1-ranked WTA player for 114 consecutive weeks and counting, announced her retirement from tennis on Tuesday. The outgoing Australian is one month shy …