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Ash Barty exits tennis on her terms

Ash Barty Press Conference After Announcing Tennis Retirement

Ash Barty, ranked number one in the world announced her retirement from tennis on March 23, at age 25. Inset: Frank Sebaratnam Source: Getty Images AsiaPac

Women's tennis world number one, Ash Barty, has called time and retired at the top of her game.


Australia's most successful women's tennis player since Yvonne Goolagong Cawley has spoken out about why she is leaving the professional court.

Frank Sebaratnam is a professional tennis player.  He is the former No 1 player in Sri Lanka and represented his country at the Davis Cup.

Kulasegaram Sanchayan speaks with Frank Sebaratnam about Ash Barty’s departure from tennis.


 

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