The three-times Grand Slam champion shared a video on social media in which she said she would “step away and chase other dreams”.
Karolina Pliskova, who Barty defeated in the final to win Wimbledon last year, congratulated the Australian for an “incredible career”.
“It was a privilege to share a court with you,” tweeted the Czech former world number one. “You will be missed.”
Congrats on an incredible career Ash 🙏 It was a privilege to share a court with you. Wishing you all the best in yo… https://t.co/YXV7KuODL1
— Karolina Pliskova (@KaPliskova) 1648003511000
Britain’s three-time Grand Slam champion and former number one Andy Murray said on Twitter: “Happy for @ashbarty. Gutted for tennis. What a player”
Happy for @ashbarty gutted for tennis 🎾 what a player❤️
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) 1648003027000
Romania’s Simona Halep addressed Barty directly: “Ash, what can I say, you know I have tears right? My friend, I will miss you on tour. You were different, and special, and we shared some amazing moments.”
Ash, what can I say, you know I have tears right? My friend, I will miss you on tour. You were different, and speci… https://t.co/Zjom4PA0sn
— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) 1648003562000
The former world number one speculated what may be next for Barty: “Grand Slam champion in golf?!”
American Andy Roddick offered a succinct reaction, retweeting the announcement with a simple “wow”.
Wow https://t.co/kdMXAmSBwI
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) 1648003176000
The World Tennis Association thanked Barty “for the indelible mark you’ve left on-court, off-court and in our hearts
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