Ash Barty opens up on shock retirement in autobiography ‘My Dream Time’

Three-time Grand Slam winner Ashleigh Barty launched her autobiography ‘My Dream Time: A memoir of tennis and teamwork’ on Wednesday.

In an Instagram submit, the 26-year-old former Australian tennis participant wrote, “My Dream Time is on cabinets from right this moment! I’m excited to share my story and hope you take pleasure in studying it.

“The whole Little Ash series can also be now obtainable with books 5 & 6 in retailer.”

In her 368-page e-book, revealed by HarperCollins, former world no. 1 Barty has opened up about her determination to retire from the game shortly after changing into the primary Australian to win her residence Grand Slam in 44 years, in January. She additionally sheds gentle on her struggles with tour life.

In an interview on Channel 7’s breakfast present Dawn, Barty stated, ““It (the journey) was most likely one thing I struggled with all through my complete profession.

“The journey was laborious, undoubtedly, nevertheless it has additionally been such an enormous a part of my life and has helped form me to who I'm right this moment.”

About her determination to retire, she stated she had no regrets. “I’m lucky I’ve been in a position to reside out my childhood dream and have a profession for 20 years, one thing I cherished.

“Now what excites me is the following chapter and what that's I’m not fairly positive but, however the final six months, if it’s something to go by, it’s going to be a extremely enjoyable journey.”

In July, Barty obtained married to long-term boyfriend Garry Kissick in a personal ceremony and since, has authored kids’s books whereas additionally taking part in golf often.

Previous to 2022 Australian Open, Barty had additionally received the 2019 French Open and 2021 Wimbledon.

After 2014 US Open, she had taken a break from skilled tennis and performed cricket for Brisbane Warmth within the Girls’s Large Bash League in 2015.