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Emma Radcanu has responded to the shock retirement of Ash Barty - the Australian Open champion has opted to walk away from the sport at the age of 25 and while at the peak of her powers

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World number one women’s tennis player Ash Barty retiring at the age of 25 is a shock, says Eva Simpson, but if that's what makes her happy, then good for her

Ash Barty's decision to step away from tennis at the peak of her powers came as a shock, but it's the right call to retire on her terms, writes Russell Jackson.

Barty, who was the world number one and reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champion, called time on her career aged just 25 on Wednesday

Reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champion Ashleigh Barty on Wednesday announced her retirement from tennis.