The former Wimbledon champion will be stepping back onto the grass for the first time since announcing her shock retirement in 2022.
will step out onto tennis’ main stage once again after the tournament announced Barty would take part in an invitational doubles match.The exhibition event will take place on Tuesday, July 9 and will include a women’s doubles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles event.
“It’s given me all of my dreams possible, but I know that the time is right now for me to step away and chase other dreams. And, yeah, and to put the racquets down.”While Barty’s appearance at Wimbledon will be in an entertainment capacity, there will be a number of Australians competing for the championship.
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