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Ashleigh Barty
AO

Barty in 2019
Full name	Ashleigh Jacinta Barty
Country (sports)	Australia
Residence	Brookwater, Queensland, Australia
Born	(1996-04-24) 24 April 1996 (age 30) Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Turned pro	April 2010
Retired	March 2022
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Prize money	US$23,829,071 21st all-time in earnings
Singles
Career record	305–102 (74.94%)
Career titles	15
Highest ranking	No. 1 (24 June 2019)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	W (2022)
French Open	W (2019)
Wimbledon	W (2021)
US Open	4R (2018, 2019)
Other tournaments
Tour Finals	W (2019)
Olympic Games	1R (2020)
Doubles
Career record	200–64 (75.76%)
Career titles	12
Highest ranking	No. 5 (21 May 2018)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	F (2013)
French Open	F (2017)
Wimbledon	F (2013)
US Open	W (2018)
Other doubles tournaments
Tour Finals	SF (2018)
Olympic Games	QF (2020)
Mixed doubles
Career record	7–9
Career titles	0
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian Open	2R (2014)
French Open	1R (2013)
Wimbledon	QF (2013)
US Open	QF (2014)
Other mixed doubles tournaments
Olympic Games	Bronze (2020)
Team competitions
Fed Cup	F (2019)
Hopman Cup	RR (2013, 2019)
Medal record Olympic Games Representing  Australia Bronze 2020 Tokyo Mixed doubles

Ashleigh Jacinta Barty AO, often called "Ash," is an amazing Australian former professional tennis player and cricketer. Born on April 24, 1996, she became the world's number one tennis player in women's singles, holding that spot for 121 weeks! Ash Barty won three major Grand Slam titles: the French Open in 2019, the Wimbledon Championships in 2021, and the Australian Open in 2022. She also won the WTA Finals in 2019. Besides singles, she was a fantastic doubles player, winning the US Open in 2018. Ashleigh Barty surprised many by retiring from tennis in March 2022, right after winning the Australian Open and while still ranked number one. She also played cricket for a while, showing her talent in more than one sport.

Ashleigh Barty's Early Life and Tennis Start

Ashleigh Jacinta Barty, known as "Ash," was born on April 24, 1996, in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Her parents, Josie and Robert Barty, both played golf at a high level. Ashleigh is also proud of her Indigenous Australian heritage, belonging to the Ngaragu people. She grew up in Springfield, Queensland, with her two older sisters, Sara and Ali.

Ash started playing tennis at just four years old with her coach, Jim Joyce. He noticed her amazing hand-eye coordination and focus right away. Ash even practiced hitting a ball against a wall at home for hours! By age nine, she was playing against boys much older than her. At 12, she was competing against adult men. This early start showed her incredible talent and dedication to the sport.

Junior Tennis Success

Barty at the 2011 Wimbledon Championships

Ashleigh Barty was a very successful junior tennis player, reaching world No. 2. She started playing in international junior tournaments at 13. At 15, she won her first and only junior Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. This made her the first Australian girl to win a junior Grand Slam singles title in many years. She also helped Australia win the Junior Fed Cup that season.

Starting Professional Tennis

Ashleigh Barty turned professional in April 2010, right after her 14th birthday. She quickly showed her talent, winning her first professional match. In 2012, at just 15, she made her debut in the main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at the Australian Open. That year, she also won four ITF titles in both singles and doubles. This helped her enter the top 200 in the world rankings.

Doubles Success and Grand Slam Finals

Barty at the 2013 US Open

In 2013, Ashleigh Barty became a top doubles player. She teamed up with fellow Australian Casey Dellacqua. Together, they reached the finals of three major Grand Slam tournaments: the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. Ashleigh was only 16 years old at the time, making her one of the youngest Grand Slam finalists in a long time! They also won their first WTA doubles title together at the Birmingham Classic. This success helped Ashleigh become one of the world's best doubles players.

A Break from Tennis to Play Cricket

See also

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