Raducanu Doesn't Want To Be Affected By Ash Barty's Retirement: We'll See How Long I Can Last

JAKARTA - British teenager Emma Raducanu admits she is not rethinking her career plans after world number one Ash Barty unexpectedly retired. She wants to keep playing into her 30s.

Raducanu, who enjoyed a spectacular season on the WTA Tour last year by winning the US Open, said he would take inspiration from Barty and that the retirement of the 25-year-old Australian shows how personal each person's career goals are.

"For me, I want to keep playing as long as possible," Raducanu told reporters at the tournament at the Miami Open. "I'm only 19 years old."

"I want to keep playing until I'm in my 30s. We'll see what happens and how long I can last, to be honest."

Grand Slam champion Barty's shock decision was her second resignation after 2014 before returning in 2016 when she rose quickly through the ranks.

Raducanu had a long break from tennis due to the COVID-19 pandemic and because his parents insisted on having her complete her high school exams.