Six tennis stars who retired early after shock Ashleigh Barty announcement - Express

ASHLEIGH BARTY stunned the sporting world as she announced her retirement aged just 25 despite being world number one - but she is not the first tennis star to walk away early.

Justine Henin Similar to Barty some 14 years later, Henin was 25 and led the world rankings when she decided to call time on her career in 2008. Henin struggled with form and fatigue but still claim… [+1207 chars]

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