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Author: Ash Barty
Publisher: HarperCollins
Genres: Biography and Memoir, Children’s Fiction
Released: 30 August, 2023
ISBN: 9781460762738

Ash Barty: Champion

Ash Barty

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Synopsis

Recommended for ages 10+.

Official young readers edition of Ash Barty's #1 bestselling and award-winning memoir.

It's a tennis story. It's a family story. It's a teamwork story. It's the story of how I got to where and who I am today.

My story is about the power and joy of doing that thing you love and seeing where it can take you.

It reflects on my whole tennis journey - from the first time I picked up a racquet as a young girl in Queensland, to the night I packed up my tennis bag at Melbourne Park after winning the 2022 Australian Open. It explains how I worked through self-doubt, homesickness and a break from the sport to realise my tennis dreams, winning Wimbledon and ranking number 1 in the world.

Maybe my story will inspire you to follow your dreams – I really hope it does.

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About the author

Ash Barty

Australian Ashleigh Barty was a professional tennis player on the Women’s Tennis Association tour, 2011–22. Remarkably naturally talented, Ash’s game style and varied shots set her apart. Off court, her humility and commitment to being a good person endeared her further to the tennis community and fans. Retiring in March 2022 as world number 1 and reigning ladies singles champion at Wimbledon and the Australian Open, she departed as one of the most accomplished players ever. Her achievements include 3 Grand Slam singles titles, 1 Grand Slam doubles title, 12 WTA singles titles, 11 WTA doubles titles and a mixed doubles Olympic bronze. Ash was WTA world number 1 for 114 consecutive weeks, the fourth-longest streak ever, and 121 weeks in all, the 7th most in WTA history. Proudly Indigenous, Ash is committed to creating sport and education opportunities for Australian youth. Ash’s next chapter will involve new goals, community work, quality family time, and enjoying sports as a fan.