The world of tennis in shock after the early retirement of Ashleigh Barty – Eurosport FR

Who could have imagined that twenty-four hours ago? Probably nobody. World number one since 2019, Ashleigh Barty surprised us on Wednesday by announcing her retirement at just 25, declaring that she had realized her dreams and was “absolutely exhausted”. In other words an earthquake on the tennis planet, which certainly did not expect to see the one who won three Grand Slam titles, at Roland-Garros in 2019, then at Wimbledon in 2021 and at the Australian Open this year. , saying stop as brutally. Tennis “I don’t have that in me anymore”: To everyone’s surprise, Barty says stop 4 HOURS AGO Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland. “I want to thank you, Ash, for inspiring a country, for inspiring a nation, at a time when this country really needed a boost,” Australian Prime Minister Scott said. Morrison. Barty’s Top 5 in Melbourne: smash, unstoppable lob, passing at the end of the race… For its part, the Women’s Tennis Association hailed “an incredible ambassador for the sport”. “Thank you, Ashleigh Barty, for the indelible mark you left on the court, off the court and in our hearts,” the federation tweeted of one of the tour’s most beloved players. “You were different and special “Simona Halep, former world number one, she confided all her emotion: “You know I have tears, don’t you? My friend, I will miss you, she writes on Twitter. You were different and special, and we shared some amazing times. What’s next for you? Grand Slam golf champion? Be happy and enjoy your life.” “I don’t have the words, confides for her part Petra Kvitova. You show all your class by leaving tennis in this way. I’m so happy to have been able to share the court with you. Tennis will never be again same without you! I admire you as a player and as a person…I wish you the best!” The official Wimbledon tournament account also hailed last year’s winner: “It was a pleasure”, one can read on Twitter. ATP MiamiWithout Nadal or Djoko and with a new “Big 3” in poor shape, we see a blur in Florida11 HOURS AGOWTA MiamiThe eye of DiP: “Iga Swiatek, a potential boss”14 HOURS AGO