Όπως ήταν φυσικό, η "βόμβα" που ανακοίνωσε η Barty στη συνέντευξη που έδωσε στην Casey Dellacqua και δημοσιεύτηκε σήμερα στην Αυστραλία, μονοπωλεί αυτή την ώρα στην ειδησεογραφία του τένις και όχι μόνο. Τα tweets έπεσαν "βροχή" και απ' ότι φαίνεται η παγκόσμια τενιστική κοινότητα είναι το ίδιο σοκαρισμένη με τον κόσμο, με την απόφαση της 25χρονης Αυστραλής.

"Δεν έχω λόγια... βασικά μας δείχνεις την πραγματική σου κλάση, αφήνοντας το τένις μ' αυτόν τον όμορφο τρόπο. Είμαι τόσο χαρούμενη που μπόρεσα να μοιραστώ το γήπεδο μαζί σου, το τένις δεν θα είναι ποτέ το ίδιο χωρίς εσένα! Σε θαυμάζω ως παίκτρια και ως άνθρωπο. Σου εύχομαι τα καλύτερα!" έγραψε η Petra Kvitova.

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

Ένας από τους πρώτους που ευχαρίστησαν την Barty για την προσφορά της στο άθλημα, ήταν και ο Andy Murray.

Happy for @ashbarty gutted for tennis ? what a player❤️

— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) March 23, 2022

"Τι μπορώ να πω, Ash, ξέρεις ότι δακρύζω, έτσι; Φίλη μου, θα μου λείψεις από το tour. Ήσουν διαφορετική και ξεχωριστή, μοιραστήκαμε εκπληκτικές στιγμές. Τι θα φέρει η συνέχεια για σένα; Ένα Grand Slam στο γκολφ;! Να είσαι ευτυχισμένη και να απολαύσεις τη ζωή στο έπακρο", έγραψε στη συναισθηματικά φορτισμένη ανάρτησή της η Simona Halep.

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

Λόγια για την Barty μοιράστηκαν μεταξύ άλλων και οι Elina Svitolina, Karolina Pliskova και Madison Keys, αλλά και ο Θανάσης Κοκκινάκης.

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

Respect it @ashbarty ????

— Thanasi Kokkinakis (@TKokkinakis) March 23, 2022

An incredible tennis player but more importantly one of the nicest people on tour ♥️

Congratulations @ashbarty on an amazing career and good luck with what’s next! pic.twitter.com/Mhwzyf6nbX

— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) March 23, 2022

An incredible role model for so many not only in our sport, and she’s always gone about her career in her own special way. Well done, Ash. A true Aussie legend ? https://t.co/pnmaUjTPBe

— Darren Cahill (@darren_cahill) March 23, 2022

Nothing but RESPECT for you @ashbarty !!! All the best in your retirement and congratulations on your distinguished career ! pic.twitter.com/QUr77fPhYL

— Elina Monfils (@ElinaSvitolina) March 23, 2022

Ash Barty. Amazing tennis player but even better person. A champion in every sense of the word. Very proud of you mate ❤️

— Dylan Alcott (@DylanAlcott) March 23, 2022

Happy for you, @ashbarty to go out on your terms but the tennis world will miss a great champion. Love your elegant, athletic style of play and have always been impressed with the way you handle yourself on and off the court. Enjoy the next chapter. ??

— Tracy Austin (@thetracyaustin) March 23, 2022

Ash, you always did everything the exact way YOU wanted to do it and not what others told you to do. Your own way, own path.. That is what I appreciate and respect so much about you. I will miss my slice buddy on tour ? Congrats champ and all the best! #1 @ashbarty

— Kirsten Flipkens (@FlipperKF) March 23, 2022

What a legend @ashbarty .. tennis will miss you .. unbelievable role model on and off the court .. good luck mate for this next phase ?? #inspiration

— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) March 23, 2022

What a legend you are @ashbarty . She is an awesome human on and off the court. What she has done for our sport and Aussie womens tennis is nothing short of remarkable. What a legacy. We will miss you!! Enjoy retired life ⛳️ ? ☕️

— Lizette Cabrera (@lizzycabrera97) March 23, 2022

Congratulations on an incredible career, @ashbarty ?

The tennis community, especially in Australia, will miss you dearly but is all the better for the standard you set as a person and a player.

Forever a world No.1 role model ? pic.twitter.com/oQ8HHgUFIJ

— TennisAustralia (@TennisAustralia) March 23, 2022

You have always been special, @ashbarty! ? All the best in absolutely anything you decide to do in you life. #champion https://t.co/LaVp67mKgL

— Barbora Strycova (@BaraStrycova) March 23, 2022

Rare enough to see some people follow their heart rather than the stream.
Bravo @ashbarty

— Patrick Mouratoglou (@pmouratoglou) March 23, 2022

So much respect for you Ash! Your whole career you’ve done it your way! Always followed your heart and I hope you keep doing this!! Enjoy golf ?️‍♀️, planning wedding, being home, being with family and dogs ?, having good Aussie coffee everyday ☕️ and so many more things!!! pic.twitter.com/ABpceGOOq5

— Daria Saville (@Daria_gav) March 23, 2022

What a legend. Incredible inspiration on and off the court. One of the best human beings I’ve ever met.
Our number 1! Best of luck @ashbarty ?

— Shelby Rogers (@Shelby_Rogers_) March 23, 2022