“Ash, I have no words … But even with the way you announced the end, you showed what an extra class you are,” wrote for example the 32-year-old two-time Grand Slam champion Petra Kvitová, who had a remarkable and friendly rivalry with Barty. , of which six were played in three sets, and both Kvitová and Bartyová rejoiced in the same way in five cases.
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“Tennis will never be the same without you. I respect you as a player and as a person. I wish you all the best, “said Kvitová, a former second player in the world.
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Ash, I have no words… actually you are showing your true class leaving tennis in this beautiful way.
I am so happy I could share the court with you.. tennis will never be the same without you! I admire you as a player and a person.. wishing you only the best! ❤️@ashbarty
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) March 23, 2022
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Another Czech tennis player, who celebrated her thirtieth birthday on Monday, Karolína Plíšková congratulated her conquerors from last year’s Wimbledon on an incredible career. “I was honored to share the court with you. I wish you all the best in the next chapter of life. I will miss you, “wrote the Louny native.
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Congrats on an incredible career Ash 🙏 It was a privilege to share a court with you. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter, @ashbarty. You will be missed 🥺❤️ pic.twitter.com/bpL20nIUJQ
– Karolina Pliskova (@KaPliskova) March 23, 2022
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“You have always been exceptional. All the best in everything you decide for in life, “wrote the bronze Olympic medalist from Rio in women’s doubles Barbora Strýcová.” Nothing but respect! All the best in retirement and congratulations on an excellent career, “said Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolinová.
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It was difficult for the former world number one, Simon Halep, to write anything through tears. “I’m going to miss my friend on the circuit. You were different, special, we shared wonderful moments together, “she said in her message.” Be happy and enjoy life to the fullest, “said the 30-year-old Romanian.
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Ash, what can I say, you know I have tears right? My friend, I will miss you on tour. You were different, and special, and we shared some amazing moments. What’s next for you? Grand Slam champion in golf?! Be happy and enjoy your life to the max xo Simo@ashbarty pic.twitter.com/WbX7kXnJ1l
– Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) March 23, 2022
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Last year’s compatriot French Open winner Dylan Alcott, who also ended his career this season in which he was the first man to complete the Golden Slam in doubles, wrote: “An amazing tennis player, but an even better person. Champion in every sense of the word, I’m very proud of you. “
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Great to speak with @ashbarty today and simply say, ‘Thank you Ash’. Thank you for inspiring a nation. You are all class. Your achievements will be celebrated for all time. On behalf of all Australians, all the best to you & your fiancé Garry for your wedding & new life together. pic.twitter.com/JRNvfbScAv
— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) March 23, 2022
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Barty’s contribution was also praised by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. “Ash, thank you especially for the inspiration for a whole generation of young people. None of us will forget your triumph at Wimbledon and we will never forget your big return at this year’s Australian Open, where you once again showed what is in you,” the prime minister said.
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