Ash Barty, a three-time Grand Slam singles champion, joked about needing a thesaurus for the word ‘no’ after her exhibition doubles match at Wimbledon. Despite retirement over two years ago at the age of 25, Barty emphasized she has no intentions of returning to professional tennis. She played an invitation doubles match on Centre Court, coincidentally, three years after winning the Wimbledon title against Karolina Pliskova.

The Australian athlete, now 28, expressed her contentment with retirement and her current endeavors. Barty welcomed a baby boy last year and is currently engaged in providing commentary for BBC’s Wimbledon coverage. She highlighted her enjoyment of analyzing the game from the commentary box and hoped that viewers at home were enjoying her insights.

Barty also shared her admiration for Iga Swiatek’s successes on the court, emphasizing her satisfaction in watching others excel in the sport. In an exhibition match, Barty and Casey Dellacqua emerged victorious against Andrea Petkovic and Magdalena Rybarikova. Barty reiterated her love for tennis and the joy of being involved in the sport, indicating her preference for selective participation in smaller doses post-retirement.