World number one Ash Barty announces shock retirement from tennis at the age of 25

The Australian said she was retiring from the sport for a second time to “chase other dreams”

World number one Ash Barty has announced her retirement from professional tennis at the age of 25. Picture Steven Paston/PA

World number one Ash Barty has announced her retirement from professional tennis at the age of 25.

The Australian, who has won three grand slams and is the reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champion, said she was retiring from the sport for a second time to “chase other dreams”.