“It’s her life, so she can decide whatever she wants to,” Nick Kyrgios shares his thoughts on Ashleigh Barty’s shocking retirement
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On Wednesday, Ashleigh Barty shocked the tennis world by announcing her retirement from the sport, just two months after winning the Australian Open. The Australian walked away in her prime after spending 119 weeks at the top of the WTA rankings.
The Aussie has been ranked No. 1 in the WTA for 119 weeks and won the Australian Open in late January. She also won major titles at Wimbledon and the French Open in 2021 and 2019, respectively. She won 15 singles titles in all.
Nick Kyrgios shares reaction to Ash Barty retirement
An admittedly “surprised” Nick Kyrgios has weighed in on Ash Barty’s shock retirement, after putting the bombshell decision into brilliant perspective.
The tennis world is still coming to terms with the 25-year-old’s decision to walk away from the sport as World No.1, having won the last grand slam at the Australian Open.
Kyrgios – speaking after his first-round win against Adrian Mannarino at the Miami Open – suggested that while he didn’t fully understand the decision, he respected Barty’s right to go out on her own terms.
“[It is] incredible to be honest,” Kyrgios said about Barty’s retirement.
The Aussie revealed his surprise at Barty’s announcement but also emphasized that it’s her life and she could decide on whatever she wants due to her extraordinary achievements. He further wished her luck in her future life and endeavors.
“As soon as I saw the news I was surprised, obviously. I obviously have my thoughts on it, but it’s her life, so she can decide whatever she wants to do with it. She’s achieved much more than the majority in the tennis world, so I don’t think anyone can really tell her what to do. She wants to go chase another dream or build upon another part of her life, that achievements,” added Kyrgios.
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