Three-time Grand Slam champion Ash Barty does not intend to return to tennis anytime soon. Speaking with The Guardian earlier this week, the 26-year-old Australian said she enjoys retirement and has no regrets about her decision.
“I have no regrets about retiring. Not one. I knew it was the right time for me. It was what I wanted to do,” said Barty.
Barty also added that her retirement had been “incredible” so far. She has been doing the things she likes, including taking part in a series of golf exhibition tournaments alongside many other celebrities.
“It’s been everything that I’ve ever wanted,” she explained.
Ash Barty decided to retire from professional tennis back in March despite being ranked as the No. 1 player on the WTA rankings. She explained her decision by saying that she has no motivation and “physical drive” to do what it takes to be among the top tennis players.
At the time of her retirement, Barty was widely considered the best female tennis player in the world. Many projected that she would dominate the tennis world for years to come especially considering she had 15 titles on her resume, including wins at the French Open, Wimbledon, and the Australian Open.
