The New York Times – Sports:
Barty retired from the sport at age 25 while ranked No. 1, but she says she has “slipped quite seamlessly into this life that’s just like everyone else.”
Category: Barty, Ashleigh
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The Great U.S. Open Ball Debate of 2022
The New York Times – Sports:
The Open is the only Grand Slam tournament where women use different balls than men, and the Wilson ‘regular-duty’ ball has gotten into some players’ heads.
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With Serena Williams on Center Stage, U.S. Open Tries to Draw New Fans
The New York Times – Sports:
Here’s how the U.S. Open’s Twitter account described Serena-mania: “SO MUCH CONTENT” (then 31 exclamation points).
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Despite the Trend in Sports, Don’t Expect Ashleigh Barty to Un-Retire
The New York Times – Sports:
When the world’s top women’s tennis player won the Australian Open in January, it became her crowning achievement. Her stunning retirement is a loss to tennis.
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No. 1 Ashleigh Barty Retiring From Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:
The three-time Grand Slam champion said in a social media post, “the time is right now for me to step away and chase other dreams and to put the rackets down.”
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Garbiñe Muguruza Wins WTA Tour Finals in Mexico
The New York Times – Sports:
The sport’s final tournament, an elite event for the best in the game, produced a veteran champion, and a glimpse of where women’s tennis is headed in 2022.