The Australian Open champion said she wanted to 'chase other dreams' during the emotional announcement on Instagram
Everyone in tennis must have stopped in their tracks on Wednesday when world No 1 Ashleigh Barty suddenly announced her retirement from the sport, less than two months after lifting the Australian Open title.
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