Date of Birth: April 24, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Ashleigh Barty is an Australian former professional tennis player and cricketer. She was born in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Barty began playing tennis at a young age and quickly ascended through the junior ranks. She turned professional in 2010, at the age of 14. Known for her all-court play, tactical intelligence, and sportsmanship, Barty achieved significant success in both singles and doubles. Barty’s breakthrough on the WTA Tour came in 2019 when she won her first Grand Slam singles title at the French Open. She followed this with victories at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships and the 2022 Australian Open. She was ranked World No. 1 in singles by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) for a total of 121 weeks, making her one of the most dominant players of her era. Apart from tennis, Barty also played professional cricket for the Brisbane Heat in the Women’s Big Bash League during a temporary break from tennis between 2014 and 2016. She retired from professional tennis in March 2022, at the peak of her career, to pursue other interests and spend more time with her family.
5 Interesting Facts about Ashleigh Barty
1. Ashleigh Barty is the first Australian woman to win the French Open since Margaret Court in 1973.
2. She took a break from tennis in 2014 to play professional cricket, making a successful return to tennis in 2016.
3. Barty became the WTA World No. 1 for the first time in June 2019.
4. She won the 2018 US Open doubles title with CoCo Vandeweghe.
5. Barty is known for her versatility on the court, excelling in both singles and doubles.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ashleigh Barty
1. “I’m a homebody at heart. So for me, it’s all about family and friends.”
2. “It’s about trying to get better each and every day, not just as a player but as a person.”
3. “I never have to remind myself of where I’ve come from. It’s always been quite clear.”
4. “I think being able to be comfortable in your own skin and be comfortable with who you are is so important.”
5. “Tennis is a sport where you can always improve, no matter how good you are.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Ashleigh Barty is estimated to be around $20 million.
Children
As of the latest available information, Ashleigh Barty does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Ashleigh Barty’s WTA Profile](https://www.wtatennis.com/players/318033/ashleigh-barty
2. [Ashleigh Barty on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashleigh_Barty
3. [Ashleigh Barty retires from tennis](https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/60842430
4. [Ashleigh Barty’s Official Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ashbarty/
5. [Ashleigh Barty’s Career Highlights](https://www.tennis.com/player/ashleigh-barty/overview/
