Tennis World Number One Ash Barty says she is leaving the sport

World No.1 Ash Barty has announced her retirement from tennis at the age 25, less than two months after winning the Australian Open in Melbourne Source: AAP / JOE CASTRO/AAPIMAGE

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Tennis World Number One Ash Barty says she is leaving the sport

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