[ad_1] MELBOURNE: World number one Iga Swiatek said Saturday she was ready for an “intense” opening Australian Open match while paying tribute to retired champion Ashleigh Barty for inspiring her to greater heights. Poland’s Swiatek begins her Grand Slam campaign…
[ad_1] MELBOURNE: Former tennis world number one Ashleigh Barty has dashed hopes she will make a return to professional sport, after speculation the Australian could switch to golf. The 25-year-old three-time Grand Slam winner stunned the sporting world with her…
[ad_1] SYDNEY: Reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champion Ashleigh Barty announced her shock retirement from tennis on Wednesday aged 25. Here are a few highlights from her short but illustrious career: The Australian wins Wimbledon on the 50th anniversary of…