World number one women’s tennis player Ash Barty has announced her shock retirement.
Ms Barty said she was excited about chasing other dreams once she retires from the sport.
The sporting champion has released an emotional video on the announcement.
“I wasn’t quite sure how I was going to do this,” she said.
“It’s the first time I’ve actually said it out loud, and yeah, it’s hard to say, but I am so happy and so ready, and I just know at the moment in my heart for me as a person this is right.”
