Aussie Olympians have shared their respect for Ash Barty after the Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist announced her retirement from tennis.
Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony Flag Bearer Cate Campbell admired Ash's success and the legacy she's left.
Storm Sanders and John Peers also chimed in, who partnered Ash in the women's and mixed doubles respectively at Tokyo 2020.
Congrats @ashbarty on an incredible career! You are a true legend! Enjoy the next stage of your life.
— John Peers (@johnwpeers) March 23, 2022
Rio 2016 tennis Olympians Daria Saville and Thanasi Kokkinakis gave their thoughts.
Respect it @ashbarty 🙏🏼👏🏼
— Thanasi Kokkinakis (@TKokkinakis) March 23, 2022
Long-time friend, two-time Olympian and former doubles partner Casey Dellacqua had many Ash Barty memories to reflect on.
Another tennis Queensland great in Sam Stosur looked back on their times together.
Fellow Indigenous Australian and Sydney 2000 gold medallist Cathy Freeman joined in on congratulating Ash.
A huge congrats to @ashbarty on her retirement which is so richly deserved!
— Cathy Freeman (@CathyFreeman) March 23, 2022
Four-time Olympian and Australian Opals coach Sandy Brondello offered her thoughts, taking time out from coaching the WNBA's New York Liberty.
