I deserve the World No 1 ranking, says Ash Barty after Miami Open title defence
3 years, 8 months ago

I deserve the World No 1 ranking, says Ash Barty after Miami Open title defence

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Barty, the 2019 French Open champion, has held the No 1 ranking since September of that year, despite skipping the rescheduled US and French Opens in 2020 to remain in Australia. There were girls who had the chance to improve theirs, so I felt like I thoroughly deserve my spot at the top of the rankings.” Barty, the 2019 French Open champion, has held the No 1 ranking since September of that year, despite skipping the rescheduled US and French Opens in 2020 to remain in Australia. So I never feel like I have to prove anything to anyone.” Barty added that she was unfazed by critics who have suggested that Naomi Osaka - winner of last year’s US Open and this year’s Australian Open - was more deserving of No 1 status. I mean, it’s just what people say and I can’t change their opinion, so it doesn’t stress me out at all.” Barty, who opted to remain in Australia last year after the WTA season resumed following the pandemic shutdown, is now looking forward to a crowded schedule.

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That’ll do: Barty signs off on tennis at 25, ranked No. 1
2 years, 9 months ago

That’ll do: Barty signs off on tennis at 25, ranked No. 1

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Ash Barty signaled the end of the photo opportunities at her retirement news conference in her typically low-fuss, matter-of-fact style: “Righto, that’ll do.” A day after revealing in a video posted on social media that she was quitting the women’s tennis tour after spending the last two years atop the rankings, and winning two of the last …

World Number 1 Ash Barty Announces Retirement from Professional Tennis
2 years, 9 months ago

World Number 1 Ash Barty Announces Retirement from Professional Tennis

The Quint  

“I’ve given absolutely everything I have to this beautiful sport of tennis, and I’m really happy with that. In her short career, Barty won three major singles titles on three different surfaces – the 2019 French Open, the 2021 Wimbledon and, the Australian Open. Barty’s current reign as No.1 is the fourth-longest streak in the history of the Hologic WTA …

Women’s tennis: World No.1 Ash Barty announces shock retirement
2 years, 9 months ago

Women’s tennis: World No.1 Ash Barty announces shock retirement

Al Jazeera  

The Australian won 15 titles, including the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the French Open and was the sport’s top player for 121 weeks. “Ash Barty, the person, has so many dreams she wants to chase after that don’t necessarily involve travelling the world, being away from my family, being away from my home, which is where I’ve always wanted to …

World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty retires from professional tennis at 25: ‘I want to chase after some other dreams’
2 years, 9 months ago

World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty retires from professional tennis at 25: ‘I want to chase after some other dreams’

New York Times  

Ashleigh Barty is retiring from professional tennis, she announced in a post on Instagram. Barty is a three-time Grand Slam champion, winning titles at the 2019 French Open, the 2021 Wimbledon and the Australian Open earlier this year. Following her announcement, tennis players around the world reacted to Barty retiring, including Andy Murray, Simona Halep, Madison Keys, Karolina Pliskova and …

World Number 1 Ash Barty Withdraws from Indian Wells, Miami tournaments
2 years, 9 months ago

World Number 1 Ash Barty Withdraws from Indian Wells, Miami tournaments

News 18  

Ash Barty, the world’s top-ranked female tennis player, pulled out of Indian Wells and the Miami Open on Thursday citing a need for ongoing recovery after winning the Australian Open. Indian Wells begins next week and had she played it would have been Barty’s first appearance there since 2019. “Unfortunately, my body has not recovered the way I’d hoped after …

Ash Barty and Novak Djokovic Keep No.1 Ranking; Danielle Collins into Top 10
2 years, 10 months ago

Ash Barty and Novak Djokovic Keep No.1 Ranking; Danielle Collins into Top 10

News 18  

Newly crowned Australian Open women’s singles champion Ash Barty has maintained her more than two-year grip on the number one ranking after winning her third major title with a straight sets victory over Danielle Collins on Saturday. Barty, winner of the French Open in 2019 and Wimbledon the following year, has extended her ranking points lead over incumbent No.2 Aryna …

Ashleigh Barty and Novak Djokovic keep No 1 tennis ranking; Danielle Collins into top 10
2 years, 10 months ago

Ashleigh Barty and Novak Djokovic keep No 1 tennis ranking; Danielle Collins into top 10

Firstpost  

In the men’s rankings, Italy’s Matteo Berrettini is the only mover inside the top ten, climbing to a new career high of No 6. Newly crowned Australian Open women’s singles champion Ash Barty has maintained her more than two-year grip on the number one ranking after winning her third major title with a straight sets victory over Danielle Collins on …

Barty took no chances on way to Australian Open triumph
2 years, 10 months ago

Barty took no chances on way to Australian Open triumph

The Hindu  

As Ash Barty was making her drought-breaking run at the Australian Open, the talent of her rivals was not her only concern. "We didn't leave," she told a small group of reporters after her 6-3, 7-6 final win over Danielle Collins. "It’s been a really incredible two weeks of built-up emotion, in a really good way. With French Open and …

Barty and Djokovic keep No. 1 ranking, Collins in top 10
2 years, 10 months ago

Barty and Djokovic keep No. 1 ranking, Collins in top 10

The Hindu  

Newly crowned Australian Open women’s singles champion Ash Barty has maintained her more than two-year grip on the No. Poland’s Iga Swiatek moves up five places into fourth after making her first major semifinal outside of a clay court, while 28-year-old Collins jumps up 20 places to be in the top 10 for the first time after an impressive run …

Australian Open: Ashleigh Barty Wary of 'Exceptional' Madison Keys, Danielle Collins Ready for 'Strong' Iga Swiatek
2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open: Ashleigh Barty Wary of 'Exceptional' Madison Keys, Danielle Collins Ready for 'Strong' Iga Swiatek

News 18  

Ashleigh Barty is wary of “exceptional athlete” Madison Keys but the resurgent American knows she will need more than supreme fitness to outsmart the top seed and make the Australian Open final. As well as “problem-solving” her way out of tricky moments, Barty has developed an exceptional all-court game which beaten quarter-final opponent Jessica Pegula said “picks you apart”. “A …

Barty time in Melbourne?
2 years, 11 months ago

Barty time in Melbourne?

China Daily  

World No 1 Ashleigh Barty is favored to win the Australian Open for the first time when the tournament begins on Monday. Ashleigh Barty will be hot favorite to win her home Australian Open for the first time, but even with Serena Williams absent the world No 1 faces threats from all angles. Unlike the Japanese star, who pulled out …

Barty time in Melbourne?
2 years, 11 months ago

Barty time in Melbourne?

China Daily  

World No 1 Ashleigh Barty is favored to win the Australian Open for the first time when the tournament begins on Monday. Ashleigh Barty will be hot favorite to win her home Australian Open for the first time, but even with Serena Williams absent the world No 1 faces threats from all angles. Unlike the Japanese star, who pulled out …

Adelaide International: Ashleigh Barty serves her way to brilliant win over Sofia Kenin
2 years, 11 months ago

Adelaide International: Ashleigh Barty serves her way to brilliant win over Sofia Kenin

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Barty was in superb form as she saw off world number 12 Kenin in just 68 minutes of quality tennis. Adelaide: World number one Ashleigh Barty fired off 17 aces as she downed former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the Adelaide International on Friday. Barty, who has not played a tournament since taking a …

World No 1 Ashleigh Barty pulls out of WTA Finals, ends season
3 years, 2 months ago

World No 1 Ashleigh Barty pulls out of WTA Finals, ends season

Firstpost  

Barty’s focus is now on the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, which will resume its traditional January time slot in 2022 after a pandemic-enforced delay this year. Sydney: World number one and Wimbledon champion Ashleigh Barty pulled out of the season-ending WTA Finals Saturday, opting to remain at home and focus on preparing for the Australian summer. “It was a …

US Open: Ash Barty is dumped out by Shelby Rogers in third round
3 years, 3 months ago

US Open: Ash Barty is dumped out by Shelby Rogers in third round

Daily Mail  

World No 1 Ash Barty reflected on a 'rollercoaster' six months as her US Open hopes ended in the third round. World No 1 Ash Barty waves goodbye to the US Open after her third round loss on Saturday Barty was defeated by American Shelby Rogers, who mounted a stunning third set fightback This defeat in New York is another …

World No.1 Ash Barty out from French Open due to injury
3 years, 6 months ago

World No.1 Ash Barty out from French Open due to injury

The Hindu  

Women's world number one Ash Barty of Australia retired from her second round match against Poland's Magda Linette at the French Open on Thursday with an injury. Australia's Barty, who lifted her maiden major at Roland Garros in 2019, was trailing 6-1 2-2 against Poland's Magda Linette when she decided she could no longer continue, having started the match with …

Ashleigh Barty Tops WTA Rankings for 70th Week After Win in Stuttgart
3 years, 7 months ago

Ashleigh Barty Tops WTA Rankings for 70th Week After Win in Stuttgart

News 18  

Ashleigh Barty, who won in Stuttgart at the weekend, remains comfortably the world number one for the 70th week, 1,855 points ahead of the Japanese Naomi Osaka in the WTA rankings published on Monday. The Australian, who opted to skip much of the 2020 season due to Covid-19 safety concerns, has benefitted from an interim system, put in place for …

Ash Barty Advances in Charleston as Sofia Kenin Stunned
3 years, 8 months ago

Ash Barty Advances in Charleston as Sofia Kenin Stunned

News 18  

World number one Ashleigh Barty eased into the third round of the WTA clay court tournament in Charleston Wednesday, winning the last six games in a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Misaki Doi. Australia’s Barty arrived in Charleston fresh off a victory in the prestigious Miami Open, where she successfully defended a WTA title for the first time. “It was a …

WTA Rankings: Ash Barty Holds on to Top Ranking, Bianca Andreescu Climbs to Sixth
3 years, 8 months ago

WTA Rankings: Ash Barty Holds on to Top Ranking, Bianca Andreescu Climbs to Sixth

News 18  

Bianca Andreescu climbed three places to sixth in the WTA rankings on Monday, following her run to the final where she lost to Ashleigh Barty, who remains the world number one. Andreescu, a 20-year-old Canadian who was forced to retire in the second set in Miami after turning her ankle, is approaching her best ranking since winning the 2019 US …

Miami Open: Top-ranked Ash Barty saves match point for win, Simona Halep rallies
3 years, 8 months ago

Miami Open: Top-ranked Ash Barty saves match point for win, Simona Halep rallies

Firstpost  

The top-ranked Barty rallied from a big third-set deficit and overcame a match point to win her opening match against qualifier Kristina Kucova, 6-3, 4-6, 7-5. “That was a really tough one today, and I enjoyed every single second of it.” Barty, who won the most recent Miami Open title in 2019, trailed 5-2 in the final set. “We never …

World No. 1 Ash Barty withdraws from Qatar Open
3 years, 10 months ago

World No. 1 Ash Barty withdraws from Qatar Open

The Hindu  

World number one Ash Barty has withdrawn from next week's Qatar Open in Doha due to a left leg injury, organisers of the WTA 500 tournament said on Wednesday. Barty's decision comes after being knocked out of the Adelaide International on Wednesday, losing 6-3 6-4 to American Danielle Collins in the second round. READ| "Unfortunately I have withdrawn from the …

World No.1 Ashley Barty to use Adelaide wild card and defend her title next week
3 years, 10 months ago

World No.1 Ashley Barty to use Adelaide wild card and defend her title next week

The Hindu  

World number one Ash Barty, who exited the Australian Open with a quarter-final defeat to the 25th-seeded Karolina Muchova, has taken a wild card to defend her title at the WTA 500 event in Adelaide next week, organisers said on Friday. "I am looking forward to coming back to Adelaide and having the opportunity to defend my title," Barty said …

Australian Open: Ash Barty sails into second round in 44 minutes
3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open: Ash Barty sails into second round in 44 minutes

The Hindu  

Top-ranked Ash Barty dominated in her first Grand Slam match in more than a year, dropping just 10 points in a 6-0, 6-0 rout of Danka Kovinic in the first round of the Australian Open. Barty lost in the semifinals of last year’s Australian Open to eventual champion Sofia Kenin, then skipped the French Open and U.S. Open because she …

Australia’s Ash Barty secures year-end World No. 1 ranking - Tennis news - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Australia’s Ash Barty secures year-end World No. 1 ranking - Tennis news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

In a sign of tennis’ topsy-turvy 2020, Australia's Ash Barty will remain the women's world number one at the end of the year despite having skipped two Grand Slams and not playing a match since February. 2 Simona Halep's shock fourth-round drubbing by Polish teenager Iga Swiatek at the French Open on Sunday ensured Barty will head into a second …

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