Why Women's World Number One Ashleigh Barty Retired Early: Wimbledon Champion!

World number one tennis player, Ashleigh Barty. (Photo: Instagram / @ashbarty)

JAKARTA - The world's number one female tennis player, Ashleigh Barty, appeared with surprising news, Wednesday, March 23. He announced his decision to retire early from the tennis world that had made his name.

The decision to resign was conveyed by Barty through a video uploaded to his Instagram account. At the beginning of the video, Barty called this decision a difficult and emotional one.

"Today was difficult and full of emotion for me when I announced my retirement from tennis," Barty said in the video.

In a long conversation with former professional tennis player Casey Dellacqua, Barty also explained the reasons why he decided to end his career at a relatively young age, namely 25 years.

Barty said winning Wimbledon was the only dream she wanted in her tennis career. After winning the major tournament, his perspective changed.

Since then, she admits to having spoken quite a bit with her team about her desire to quit tennis. Barty feels no longer find the point of satisfaction after reaching the highest.

"There was a little part of me that wasn't satisfied enough, not fulfilled enough. Then came the Australian Open challenge and I think that to me felt like the most perfect way. My perfect way to celebrate the incredible journey of my tennis career," she said. Barty.

"As a person, this is what I want. I want to pursue some other dreams that I've always wanted to do and always have a really healthy balance but I'm really really excited."

According to Barty, there was a change of perspective in him in the second phase of his career. He felt that happiness did not depend on results and success for him was knowing he had given everything he could.

"I don't have the physical drive, the emotional desire and everything it takes to challenge myself at the very top level anymore, and I think I just know I'm really tired," Barty said as she held back tears.

Barty has recorded impressive achievements throughout his career. Barty held the WTA's #1 ranking for 119 weeks. He has also won three Grand Slam titles, namely the 2019 French Open, 2021 Wimbledon and the 2022 Australian Open.

For the decision that has been taken carefully, Barty did not forget to express his gratitude for the support that has been given to him. Barty also admitted that he was very ready and conveyed this decision with a happy heart.

"It's hard to say but I'm very happy and I'm very ready. And, as I know right now in my heart for me as a person, it's true," said Barty.

"I am very grateful for everything that tennis has given me. Tennis gave me all of my dreams, but I knew that it was time for me to step away and pursue another dream. And yes, and to put down the racket."