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There has been little success since Ash Barty’s shock retirement,but the former champion believes Australia’s time is nearing.
Olivia Gadecki went down in her maiden WTA singles final,but will break inside the world’s top 100 for the first time as reward for her breakout week in Mexico.
ESPN’s American-centric list of the top 100 athletes of this century is a blatant attempt to bait hopeless chumps into pointless arguments – so let’s join in.
She won three grand slam tennis titles but Barty will cherish her Olympic bronze medal forever.
Ash Barty was feeding her toddler when she learned she’d be playing on Wimbledon’s centre stage. Although thrilled with the upgrade,she was emphatic when asked if it whetted her appetite for a return to the pro tour.
Ash Barty’s return to the grasscourts of Wimbledon was delayed by rain,but that won’t dampen the hopes of those with their fingers crossed that she’ll one day return to the pro tour.
Ash Barty’s second – and almost certainly final – retirement two years ago not only broke Australian hearts but also unleashed a potential all-time great.
The former Wimbledon champion will be stepping back onto the grass for the first time since announcing her shock retirement in 2022.
Australia has a proud history in doubles - think of the Woodies,the Super Macs,and more recently the Special Ks. Who will be the latest Australian pair to ride the wave?
Thanasi Kokkinakis takes on Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov,Ajla Tomljanovic faces Jelena Ostapenko,while superstars Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz continue their quest for Open glory.