'The next phase of my life': What's next for Ash Barty after shock tennis retirement
Barty made the announcement via her Instagram account.
"I don't have the physical drive, the emotional want and everything it takes to challenge yourself at the very top level anymore," she told close friend Casey Dellacqua in an Instagram video.
"I just know I am absolutely spent. I know physically I have nothing more to give and that for me is success.
"I've given absolutely everything I can to this beautiful sport of tennis and I'm really happy with that.
"For me, Ash Barty the person has so many dreams that she wants to chase after that don't necessarily involve travelling the world, being away from my family, being away from home, which is where I want to be.
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Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home.
Ash Barty announces retirement from tennis after decorated career
Barty made the announcement via her Instagram account.
"I don't have the physical drive, the emotional want and everything it takes to challenge yourself at the very top level anymore," she told close friend Casey Dellacqua in an Instagram video.
"I just know I am absolutely spent. I know physically I have nothing more to give and that for me is success.
"I've given absolutely everything I can to this beautiful sport of tennis and I'm really happy with that.
"For me, Ash Barty the person has so many dreams that she wants to chase after that don't necessarily involve travelling the world, being away from my family, being away from home, which is where I want to be.
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Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home.
