On March 23, local time, the world's number one Australian tennis player Ashley Barty announced her retirement on her personal social media, which surprised many people.
In a post on social media, Ashley Barty said, "Thank you so much for everything the sport has brought me, and I am proud and content to leave". In the video released together, Barty said she no longer has the "physical drive" and "emotional need" to continue playing tennis, so it's time to "pursue other dreams."
Ashley Barty, 25, is ranked number one in the world among women's tennis players and has won three Grand Slam women's singles titles at the French Open, Wimbledon and Australian Open since 2019.
(Editor: Liu Qingyang)