Recently retired Aussie great Ash Barty said she didn’t watch either Wimbledon singles finals and remains committed to keeping her distance from the sport.
In an interview with The Guardian, the former world No.1 and former Wimbledon champion said she has no desire to keep up with the latest from the tennis world.
“I didn’t watch this year’s Wimbledon finals,” she told the publication.
“Sorry to disappoint. Obviously I was rapt for Ons and Elena, who are both brilliant girls. And it was obviously awesome to see Nick, who I’ve known for over a dozen years, get to the final.
“But since retiring I’ve probably watched as many matches as I did when I was playing, which was slim to none. Occasionally we’ll have it on as background noise but it’s very seldom that I’ll sit down and watch a match from start to end with any interest. I hit enough tennis balls in my life. I don’t need to see others hitting them as well.”
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Barty remains adamant her decision to retire at the top of her game was the right call for her.
“I’ve no regrets about retiring,” she said.
“Not one. I knew it was the right time for me. It was what I wanted to do. And I know that a lot of people may still not understand it.
“But I hope they respect that in the sense that it was my decision. And yeah, it’s been incredible. It’s been everything that I’ve ever wanted.”
As for her golf game, the Australian gave the strongest indication yet that the sport remains a hobby and she has no plans to take it up professionally.
“Golf is a hobby and it always will be,” she said.
“I know what it takes to get to the very top of any sport, and I don’t have the desire or want to do the work required.
“And to be honest, I play golf for a good time and to have a good walk with people who I love. If I shoot a 70 or shoot a 100 it doesn’t matter to me.”
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