Ash Barty decided to retire after talking with her friend and long-time partner, Casey Dellacqua. (2:57) Ash Barty announced her retirement on Tuesday. This is a big deal for tennis. Less than two months after winning her home Australian Open, Barty is the reigning Grand Slam singles champion, and she has two more to look forward to, the French Open on clay and Wimbledon on grass. Barty has held the top ranking for 114 weeks. Barty said in an interview that she doesn't have the physical drive, emotional want or everything it takes to challenge herself at the very top of the level. Barty is the second woman to retire with the world's top ranking, after Justine Henin. The news sent shock waves through the sports world, with Barty's friends and competitors sending her well-wishes despite their disbelief. Happy for @ashbarty gutted for tennis 🎾 what a player❤️ Ash, what can I say, you know I have tears right? My friend, I will miss you on tour. You were different, and special, and we shared some amazing moments. What's next for you? Grand Slam champion in golf?! Be happy and enjoy your life to the max xo Simo@ashbarty pic.twitter.com/WbX7kXnJ1l An incredible tennis player but more importantly one of the nicest people on tour ♥️ Congratulations @ashbarty on an amazing career and good luck with what's next! pic.twitter.com/Mhwzyf6nbX
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— andyroddick (@andyroddick) March 23, 2022
What a legend. Incredible inspiration on and off the court. One of the best human beings I've ever met.
Our number 1! Best of luck @ashbarty 💞
— Shelby Rogers (@Shelby_Rogers_) March 23, 2022
So much respect for you Ash! Your whole career you've done it your way! Always followed your heart and I hope you keep doing this!! Enjoy golf 🏌️♀️, planning wedding, being home, being with family and dogs 🐶, having good Aussie coffee everyday ☕️ and so many more things!!! pic.twitter.com/ABpceGOOq5
— Daria Saville (@Daria_gav) March 23, 2022
Ash, I have no words... actually you are showing your true class leaving tennis in this beautiful way.
I am so happy I could share the court with you.. tennis will never be the same without you! I admire you as a player and a person.. wishing you only the best! ❤️@ashbarty
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) March 23, 2022
Congrats on an incredible career Ash 🙏 It was a privilege to share a court with you. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter, @ashbarty. You will be missed 🥺❤️ pic.twitter.com/bpL20nIUJQ
— Karolina Pliskova (@KaPliskova) March 23, 2022
Respect it @ashbarty 🙏🏼👏🏼
— Thanasi Kokkinakis (@TKokkinakis) March 23, 2022
An inspiration, a magician on the court, a champion of Wimbledon and the Australian Open - World Number One. As you climbed to the very top, you lifted us all.
Congratulations to Ash Barty on a magnificent career. 🇦🇺🎾 pic.twitter.com/Us2B3Z5Ob0
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) March 23, 2022
Happy for you, @ashbarty to go out on your terms but the tennis world will miss a great champion. Love your elegant, athletic style of play and have always been impressed with the way you handle yourself on and off the court. Enjoy the next chapter. 💚💛
— Tracy Austin (@thetracyaustin) March 23, 2022
Ash, you always did everything the exact way YOU wanted to do it and not what others told you to do. Your own way, own path.. That is what I appreciate and respect so much about you. I will miss my slice buddy on tour 🙏 Congrats champ and all the best! #1 @ashbarty
— Kirsten Flipkens (@FlipperKF) March 23, 2022
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