Ash Barty’s greatest hits: the moments that defined retired tennis star’s career

Wednesday’s bombshell was not the first time Barty has called time on her tennis career – she did likewise after the US Open in 2014, saying the rigours of the professional tourSo Barty went and did what any normal teenager would do – play professional cricket. But after just one impressive season with the Brisbane Heat in the WBBL, Barty decided to return to tennis in 2016, even though at the time she wasn’t sure if her decision would pay off.

By the end of 2017, she was ranked inside the Top 20 and a year later the Top 15. WTA titles were pocketed but her major breakthrough came at Roland Garros in June 2019 when she claimed the first of what would be her three grand slam titles, following in the footsteps of compatriot Margaret Court 46 years previously and becoming the first Australian to win a grand slam singles title since Sam Stosur at the 2014 US Open.

Another Australian, Pat Cash, summed up Barty’s meteoric rise after her 6-1, 6-3 win over Czech teenager Markéta Vondroušová in the French Open final. “Where she has come in the last year is just incredible. She was a decent player and a very good doubles player – and the next thing you know, she’s a grand slam champion.

Ash Barty plays a forehand return to Danielle Collins during the women’s singles final at the 2022 Australian Open.It is a small verbal tick that speaks a great deal about Barty the person. Despite her enormous success, her humility became a shining trait during her career – and an inspiration to many across the globe.

Take this year’s Australian Open, and her words about the great Rod Laver, as one of numerous examples. “He was unbeatable. I’m certainly not. I’m just out here doing what I can, enjoying it.” Or when she reached the top of the rankings for the first time, emulating Goolagong Cawley: “I’m nowhere near her status. To be mentioned in the same sentence is incredible.”

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