There are special plans in place for Ash Barty at the Australian Open. The retired champion is set to play a role before the women’s final.
No one gets an easy run through the Open,says Craig Tiley,amid a dwindling field of Australian women challengers.
Despite a mixed preparation,Iga Swiatek is heavily favoured to win at Melbourne Park thanks to a motivation to chase the Australian world No.1 before she retired.
The brand bonanza that is the Australian Open is here.
For two decades,a handful of legendary names dominated tennis. Now,the guard’s changing:the current No.1 players are aged just 19 and 21.
Roger,Serena,Ash:for a player,choosing when to say goodbye may well be one of the most difficult parts of the job – and of life.
When the former No. 1 decided to quit last year,her coach Craig Tyzzer was taken by surprise. Now,Barty says their friendship is a “beautiful thing”.
The former world No.1 posted what she called “a little life update for 2023” on social media,including a picture of an ultrasound.
Ash Barty’s popularity and commercial appeal knows no bounds,with the former world No.1 tennis ace remaining hot property for sponsors.
Retired Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty has announced on social media that she is expecting a baby.
The Australian Open is set to be robbed of another superstar drawcard as officials scramble to determine the playing status of two-time women’s champion Naomi Osaka.