Ash Barty on why she’ll ‘never stop loving tennis’ and why she had to retire

World No 1 Ash Barty has stunned the tennis world by announcing her retirement from the sport at the age of 25 during an emotional interview with Casey Dellacqua which she shared on Instagram. This is what she said

• World No 1 Ash Barty announces shock retirement from tennis at 25

Ash Barty sat down with her long-time friend and former tennis player Casey Dellacqua to announce her shock retirement from professional tennis. This is what they said.

Casey Dellacqua: Ash, it's always great to see you. I have a slight inkling I know why I'm here. Probably don't want to acknowledge it. Why am I here today?"