Australian Ashleigh Barty, 27, was a professional tennis player on the Women’s Tennis Association tour from 2011–2022 (with a break from late 2014 to early 2016). Widely regarded as one of the sport’s most naturally talented players, Ash’s game style and ability to play a wide variety of shots set her apart from her opponents. Ash’s off-court approach endeared her further to the tennis community and fans around the world. With her unassuming manner, confidence to guide her own path and commitment to being a good person before all else, she became a role model for many.

Ash announced her retirement from professional tennis in March 2022. Ranked number 1 in the world and the reigning ladies singles champion at Wimbledon and the Australian Open, she departed from the sport as one of the most accomplished players ever. Her tennis achievements include: 3 Grand Slam singles titles, 1 Grand Slam doubles title, 12 WTA singles titles, 11 WTA doubles titles and an Olympic bronze medal for mixed doubles. Ash held the WTA world number 1 ranking for 114 consecutive weeks, the fourth-longest streak in tour history, behind Steffi Graf (186 weeks), Serena Williams (186) and Martina Navratilova (156).

Ash is committed to creating sports and education opportunities for youth in communities around Australia and launched the Ash Barty Foundation in 2024. Ash has released a bestselling memoir, ‘My Dream Time’, a children’s book series ‘Little Ash’, a picture book ‘My Dream for You’ and is set to release a Middle-Grade fiction series this year. Family has always come first for Ash who is Mum to baby Hayden and dogs Affie, Chino and Origi.