Ash Barty

Kimberly Birrell hopes to put Australian women back on map at French Open

Four years after Ash Barty enjoyed her first grand slam triumph at Roland Garros, local representation is on track to be the lowest ever

Courtney Walsh

25, May, 2023 @3:00 PM

Ash Barty: ‘What I miss the most is the thrill of the fight’ | Courtney Walsh

The former tennis No 1 on never having been busier since retiring, attempts to slow down with her first child on the way – and some worrisome form on the golf course

Courtney Walsh

11, May, 2023 @6:43 AM

Ash Barty: ‘I miss competing but not a lot that comes with it’ | Courtney Walsh

The retired former world No 1 is enjoying life at home while she puts the final touches to her foundation, which will have a focus on Indigenous communities

Courtney Walsh

07, Nov, 2022 @6:26 AM

Ash Barty: ‘I didn’t watch this year’s Wimbledon finals. I’ve hit enough tennis balls in my life’

Australian insists she has no regrets about walking away from tennis at the peak of her powers, as she immerses herself in golf

Exclusive by Sean Ingle

11, Jul, 2022 @8:00 PM

Cricket great Shane Warne recognised posthumously in Queen’s birthday honours

Warne and retired former world No 1 tennis player Ash Barty become officers of the Order of Australia

Mike Hytner

12, Jun, 2022 @12:00 PM

All praise to Ash Barty for refusing to chase trophies at all costs – it’s time the whole sports world caught on | Cath Bishop

As a young Olympian I was asked to do ‘whatever it takes’ to win. Now I can see how sinister that was, says Olympic rower Cath Bishop

Cath Bishop

24, Mar, 2022 @5:37 PM

‘Never say never’: Ash Barty refuses to rule out returning to tennis in future

Women’s world no 1 says she will always be connected to tennis but regrets nothing and is looking forward to time with family

Mike Hytner and agencies

24, Mar, 2022 @11:11 AM

Ash Barty built a near-perfect game but never lost sight of the No 1 priority: herself | Tumaini Carayol

Since taking an extended break from tennis at the age of 18, the retiring champion has put her happiness and wellbeing first

Tumaini Carayol

23, Mar, 2022 @5:00 PM

Ash Barty redefined what sporting success looks like – as quality, not quantity | Emma Kemp

By retiring at 25, as world No 1 and with three grand slam titles to her name, the Australian has been refreshingly true to herself

Emma Kemp

23, Mar, 2022 @7:18 AM

‘What a bloody legend’: praise for Ash Barty as a champion on and off tennis court

Former players, including Evonne Goolagong Cawley, join fans from Australia and around the globe in paying tribute to world No 1 after decision to leave game

Natasha May

23, Mar, 2022 @5:59 AM