Ash Barty Retires from Tennis at Age 25; No. 1-Ranked Women's Player in World

Ash Barty announced her retirement on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old Australian has been the top ranked since September 9, 2019.

Barty explained her decision in a six-minute interview. The post contained a note.

"Today is difficult and filled with emotion for me as I announce my retirement from tennis. I wasn't sure how to share this news with you so I asked my good friend @caseydellacqua to help me. I am so thankful for everything this sport has given me and leave feeling proud and fulfilled. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way, I'll always be grateful for the lifelong memories that we created together. More to come tomorrow at my press conference."

Some of Barty's comments were relayed by Lindsay Gibbs of Power Plays.

Lindsay Gibbs @linzsports

"As a person this is what I want, I want to chase after some other dreams that I've always wanted to do. I've always had that healthy balance, I'm really, really excited."

"Success for me is knowing I've given absolutely everything I can. I'm fulfilled. I'm happy."

Lindsay Gibbs @linzsports

"I know that people may not understand it, and that's okay. I'm okay with that, because I know that for me, Ash Barty the person, has so many dreams she wants to chase after that don't necessarily involve travelling the world, being away from my family, being away from my home."

Barty is a three-time Grand Slam singles winner with victories in the French Open, Wimbledon and Australian Open.

She has a perfect 11-0 record this year. Barty won the Australian Open final over Danielle Collins.

Barty won 15 titles on the women's tennis tour.

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She injured her arm during the Italian Open quarterfinals in May after losing in the Madrid Open final.

A hip injury forced her out of the French Open in the midst of her second-round match.

She won her first title at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, after competing at Wimbledon in June.

Barty missed the Australian Open because of physical ailments.

She released a statement explaining her decision to pull out of two tournaments.

"I wanted to share an update on my schedule for the coming months. Unfortunately my body has not recovered the way I'd hoped after the Australian Open and I have not been able to adequately prepare for Indian Wells and Miami. I don't believe I am at the level necessary to win these events and as a result I have decided to withdraw from both tournaments. I love these events and am sad not to be there competing but getting my body right must be my focus."

Barty ends her career as the best in the sport after she decided to leave the game.

ESPN Stats & Info @ESPNStatsInfo

World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty has retired.She is the 4th player in the Open Era to have their final Grand Slam match be a win in the final:- Flavia Pennetta (won 2015 US Open)- Marion Bartoli (won 2013 Wimbledon)

- Ann Jones (won 1969 Wimbledon) pic.twitter.com/aFiq563JQO

José Morgado @josemorgado

Barty the 2nd of 27 WTA #1s that decides to retire on top. Henin did the same in 2008 but after a tough start of the year, where she lost badly to Sharapova in Melbourne.Barty started 2022 11-0, with two titles and a 3rd Slam.

Surely the most shocking retirement I can remember

Lukas Weese @Weesesports

🎾Roland Garros Champion (2019)🎾Wimbledon Champion (2021)🎾Australian Open Champion (2022)🎾US Open Doubles Champion (2018)🎾WTA Finals Champion (2019)🎾WTA 1000 Champion (3x)🎾15 WTA Titles🎾World No. 1 (since June 2019)

Take a bow, Ash Barty. pic.twitter.com/LxeDFI2Agu

Many analysts and reporters applauded when Barty stepped away.

Will Brinson @WillBrinson

Retiring at 25 years old with $23M in earnings as the No. 1 person in the world at your job sounds pretty incredible

Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie

Respect the hell out of Ash Barty being like “I have accomplished literally everything I have set out to do, I’m ready to move on to do other things.” Kind of a baller move to go out as the best in the world at something in your prime because you’re ready for other things https://t.co/pWQRgKyrJy

Virginia Trioli @LaTrioli

I love how Ash Barty has never defined herself by the work she does, the sport she plays. I love how she walks away when it’s not as much fun as it should be - and then walks into something else and is even stronger. Life lessons. Go well, Ash. @ashbarty

Ava Wallace @avarwallace

World No. 1 Ash Barty retires at 25 ~2 months after winning the Australian Open, less than a year after her Wimbledon title. She also had, what, 9 mos straight without being able to go home last year? What strength to have done that, what strength to know when to say no more.

Kris Budden @KrisBudden

The Ash Barty news is incredibly shocking. But then you listen to her interview, and she sounds happy, reflective, appreciate and at peace. So few go out that way. Happy for her.

Matt Walsh @MattWalshMedia

Ash Barty has always had a greater perspective than just tennis - or sport, for that matter.To see her go out on top, and more importantly, on her own terms is weirdly refreshing. And haven't we been treated over the years.

Go well, Ash! 👏

Barty won three of the last four tournaments she played.