Barty to skip WTA Finals defence and focus on Australian summer

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World No.1 Ashleigh Barty will sit out the rest of 2021, choosing to skip a trip to Mexico to defend her WTA Finals title to instead focus on the Australian summer | scottspits

The quarantine requirements needed to get back into Queensland, compared to Victoria and NSW, played a role in her decision.Brisbane native Barty has had a fruitful year, winning five titles including Wimbledon, after returning to the WTA tour following a hiatus for much of last year due to the pandemic.

“It was a difficult decision but I need to prioritise my body and my recovery from our 2021 season and focus on having the strongest preseason for the summer,” Barty said in a statement.“With the ongoing challenges of travelling back to Queensland and quarantine requirements, I am not willing to compromise my preparation for January.More to come

 

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