History of Ashleigh Barty in Timeline
Ashleigh Barty is a retired Australian athlete distinguished in both tennis and cricket. She achieved the world No. 1 ranking in tennis singles, holding the top spot for 121 weeks. Her impressive tennis career includes three Grand Slam singles titles (French Open, Wimbledon, and Australian Open), a US Open doubles championship, and numerous other titles. She also reached the top 10 in doubles rankings.
1973: Margaret Court wins French Open
In 1973, Margaret Court won the French Open singles title. This was significant as it would be the last time an Australian would win this title until Ashleigh Barty's victory in 2019.
1977: Goolagong and Gourlay's Australian Open Final
Evonne Goolagong and Helen Gourlay were the last Australian women's doubles team to reach an Australian Open final in 1977.
1978: Chris O'Neil wins Australian Open
Chris O'Neil's victory at the 1978 Australian Open marked the last time an Australian woman would win the tournament before Ashleigh Barty's win in 2022.
1980: Debbie Freeman's Wimbledon Win
Debbie Freeman became the first Australian to win the Wimbledon girls' singles title in 1980.
1980: Evonne Goolagong Cawley wins Wimbledon
Evonne Goolagong Cawley's triumph at Wimbledon in 1980 was a significant moment, as it marked the last time an Australian woman would win the tournament before Ashleigh Barty's victory in 2021.
1984: Wendy Turnbull reaches Australian Open semifinals
Wendy Turnbull's appearance in the 1984 Australian Open semifinals was notable as it was the last time an Australian woman would reach that stage of the tournament before Ashleigh Barty achieved the feat in 2020.
April 1996: Birth of Ashleigh Barty
Ashleigh Barty was born in April 1996.
April 1996: Birth of Ashleigh Barty
Ashleigh Barty, also known as "Ash," was born on April 24, 1996, in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia, to parents Josie and Robert Barty.
1998: Jelena Dokic's US Open Win
Jelena Dokic became the first Australian girl to win a junior Grand Slam singles title since 1980, with her victory at the 1998 US Open.
2004: Tatiana Golovin's Mixed Doubles Title
Tatiana Golovin won the mixed doubles title at the 2004 French Open at 16 years old.
2009: Barty Begins Junior Career
At the age of 13, Barty started her junior tennis career in 2009, participating in low-level events on the ITF Junior Circuit.
April 2010: Barty Turns Pro
Barty began her professional tennis career in April 2010, shortly after her 14th birthday.
2010: Barty's Early Success in Junior Tennis
Barty continued to excel in low-level junior tournaments in 2010, achieving a 24-2 record and winning a Grade 2 title in Thailand.
2011: Barty's First WTA Tour-Level Event
After winning the Wimbledon girls' singles title, Barty received a wildcard entry into the qualifying rounds of the US Open, marking her first appearance in a WTA Tour-level event.
2011: Barty's Junior Wimbledon Triumph
At the age of 15, Barty won the Wimbledon girls' singles title in 2011, marking her only junior Grand Slam title.
2011: Barty's First Junior Grand Slam Appearance
Barty made her debut in a junior Grand Slam event at the 2011 Australian Open.
2011: Barty's Wimbledon Junior Title and Junior Fed Cup Win
In 2011, Barty won her only junior Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon and also led Australia to victory in the Junior Fed Cup.
2011: Sam Stosur wins US Open
In 2011, Sam Stosur won the US Open, marking the last time an Australian would win a Grand Slam singles title before Ashleigh Barty's victory at the 2019 French Open.
2012: Barty Earns Australian Open Wildcard
Barty won a wildcard entry into the main draw of the 2012 Australian Open after winning all her matches in a playoff competition.
2012: WTA Tour Debut
In 2012, Ashleigh Barty made her debut in both singles and doubles on the WTA Tour. She reached the semi-finals in doubles at the Brisbane International with partner Casey Dellacqua. The same year, she debuted in singles as a wildcard at the Hobart International and in Grand Slam at the Australian Open.
2013: Barty's Breakthrough in Doubles
Barty experienced early success in doubles in 2013, reaching the finals of three Grand Slam doubles events with Casey Dellacqua, including the Australian Open.
2013: Focus on WTA Tour
In 2013, Ashleigh Barty primarily played at the WTA Tour level, participating in eight singles main draws. Despite not being in the top 100 for singles, she became a leading doubles player.
2013: Hopman Cup Debut
In 2013, Ashleigh Barty made her debut at the Hopman Cup alongside Bernard Tomic following Casey Dellacqua's withdrawal. They secured victories against Germany and Italy but experienced a close loss to Serbia. During the tie against Italy, Barty achieved a notable victory, defeating former French Open champion Francesca Schiavone in a mere 55 minutes, marking her most significant singles win at that point in her career.
2013: Grand Slam Doubles Finalist
At 16 years old, Ashleigh Barty became the youngest Grand Slam finalist since Tatiana Golovin in 2004 when she reached the 2013 Australian Open women's doubles final with Casey Dellacqua, a first for an Australian women's duo since Evonne Goolagong and Helen Gourlay in 1977. They also reached the finals at Wimbledon and the US Open, solidifying Barty's position as a top doubles player.
2013: Birmingham Classic Victory
Barty and Dellacqua won the Birmingham Classic in 2013.
2013: WTA Finals Debut
Barty and Dellacqua finished 2013 as the third-highest ranked doubles team, securing their spot in the WTA Finals. They narrowly missed qualification in 2013, highlighting their achievement. Despite a first-round upset, Barty reached a career-high doubles ranking of No. 11 that year.
2013: First WTA Tour Wins
Ashleigh Barty secured her first two WTA Tour victories at the 2013 Malaysian Open, defeating Chanel Simmonds and Zarina Diyas. She also won her first-round matches at the French Open and US Open after receiving wildcards.
2013: Fed Cup Debut
At 16 years old, Ashleigh Barty made her Fed Cup debut, representing Australia in two away ties. In a defeat against the Czech Republic, she lost the doubles match. However, in a match against Switzerland, she secured a win against Stefanie Vögele, ultimately securing the tie for Australia and ensuring their position in the World Group for the following year.
September 2014: Break from Tennis
In September 2014, Ashleigh Barty took a break from professional tennis, later citing the need for mental refreshment and a desire to rediscover her joy for the sport. During this hiatus, she pursued other interests and played tennis casually, maintaining her skills through coaching and practice.
2014: Continued Success in Doubles
Ashleigh Barty, partnering with Dellacqua, secured her second doubles title at the Internationaux de Strasbourg. Despite not replicating their Grand Slam success from the previous year, they reached the quarterfinals at both the French Open and Wimbledon.
2014: Barty's Break from Tennis and Cricket Stint
Barty decided to take an indefinite break from tennis in 2014. During this time, she played cricket for the Brisbane Heat in the Women's Big Bash League, even without prior formal training in the sport.
2014: Break from Tennis
Citing the need for a break from the demanding life on tour, Ashleigh Barty announced her hiatus from professional tennis after the 2014 US Open. She expressed a desire to experience a normal life as a teenager.
2014: Struggles with Injury
In 2014, Barty's singles career was hampered by a left adductor injury, limiting her to a sole main draw win at the Brisbane International. Despite qualifying for the US Open, she couldn't progress beyond the first round in any of the three Grand Slam tournaments she participated in.
2015: Exploration of Cricket
In 2015, Ashleigh Barty explored a career in cricket, drawn to the team aspect of the sport. She impressed Queensland Fire coach Andy Richards with her natural ability despite having no prior competitive experience.
2015: Serena Williams wins Miami Open as top seed
Serena Williams clinched the Miami Open title in 2015, marking the last time the top seed achieved this feat until Ashleigh Barty's win in 2021.
February 2016: Return to Tennis
In February 2016, Ashleigh Barty returned to professional tennis after a break, citing a renewed passion for the sport and a desire to compete.
2016: Meeting Garry Kissick
Ashleigh Barty first encountered Garry Kissick, whom she would later marry, at the Brookwater Golf and Country Club in 2016.
2016: Barty Returns to Tennis
Barty returned to professional tennis in 2016 after a break.
2016: Serena Williams wins Wimbledon as top seed
In 2016, Serena Williams achieved victory at Wimbledon, securing the championship title as the top-seeded player. This victory marked the last time the top seed would win the tournament until Ashleigh Barty's win in 2021.
2017: National Indigenous Tennis Ambassador & National Dreamtime Award
In 2017, Ashleigh Barty was named the National Indigenous Tennis Ambassador for Tennis Australia, taking on the responsibility of encouraging greater Indigenous involvement in tennis. That same year, she received the Female Sportsperson of the Year award at the National Dreamtime Awards.
2017: Barty's First WTA Title
In 2017, Barty secured her first WTA singles title at the Malaysian Open, propelling her into the top 20 rankings for the first time.
2017: Return to Tennis & First WTA Singles Title
Ashleigh Barty returned to tennis in 2017 and reached the third round of the Australian Open, her best result at the tournament yet. She then went on to win both the singles and doubles titles at the Malaysian Open, marking her first career WTA singles title and propelling her into the top 100 rankings.
2017: Grand Slam Finals & Premier Title
Barty and Dellacqua reached the finals of the French Open doubles in 2017, making them the first Australian women's doubles team to reach all four Grand Slam finals. They won the Birmingham Classic, adding to their 2013 victory and earning their first Premier title together.
2017: Relationship with Garry Kissick
Ashleigh Barty began dating Australian professional golfer Garry Kissick in 2017.
2018: Angelique Kerber wins Wimbledon
Angelique Kerber emerged victorious at Wimbledon in 2018, claiming the championship title.
2018: Barty's First Grand Slam Doubles Title
Barty achieved success in doubles in 2018, winning her first Grand Slam doubles title at the US Open with partner CoCo Vandeweghe.
2018: Strong Start and Setbacks
Barty began 2018 strong with a finals appearance at the Sydney International and her first Grand Slam seeding at the Australian Open, though she suffered an upset loss to Naomi Osaka in the third round. Despite achieving her first WTA clay-court semifinal at the Internationaux de Strasbourg, a back injury forced her retirement. At the French Open, she lost to Serena Williams in the second round.
2018: Notable Service Skills
By the end of 2018, Ashleigh Barty had established herself as a formidable server, ranking fourth in aces on the WTA Tour with an impressive 297 aces, averaging nearly five per match. She also secured the second position in the percentage of service points won, trailing only behind Serena Williams among players with a minimum of ten matches.
2018: Victorious Fed Cup Run
In 2018, Ashleigh Barty played a pivotal role in Australia's Fed Cup journey. She won both of her singles matches and the deciding doubles match alongside Casey Dellacqua, leading her team to victory against Ukraine. This marked Barty's last match with Dellacqua, who retired later that year. In another match against the Netherlands, Barty's two singles victories helped Australia achieve a 4–1 win, securing their return to the top-tier World Group in 2019 after a four-year absence.
2018: National Dreamtime Award
In 2018, Ashleigh Barty received the Female Sportsperson of the Year award at the National Dreamtime Awards for the second time.
2018: Ashleigh Barty and CoCo Vandeweghe win US Open doubles final
In 2018, Ashleigh Barty, partnered with CoCo Vandeweghe, triumphed in the US Open doubles final.
June 2019: Barty Becomes World No. 1
Ashleigh Barty achieved the ranking of world No. 1 in women's singles tennis in June 2019.
2019: Ashleigh Barty wins major title
In 2019, Ashleigh Barty won a significant title in her tennis career, further establishing her as a leading player in the sport.
2019: Barty's First Grand Slam Singles Title
In 2019, Barty achieved a significant milestone by winning her first Grand Slam singles title.
2019: Return to the World Group
In 2019, Ashleigh Barty's performance in the previous year's Fed Cup helped propel Australia back into the top-tier World Group after a four-year absence.
2019: Ashleigh Barty wins Miami Open
Ashleigh Barty secured victory at the Miami Open in 2019.
2019: Return to the Hopman Cup
In 2019, Ashleigh Barty returned to the Hopman Cup, teaming up with Matthew Ebden. The Australian duo secured victories against France and Spain but faced defeat against Germany's Angelique Kerber and Alexander Zverev, who ultimately won the group.
2019: Ashleigh Barty last wins a doubles title
In 2019, Ashleigh Barty last won a doubles tennis title. This marked the end of a successful streak that would later resume with her victory alongside Jennifer Brady in Stuttgart in 2021.
2019: Donation of French Open Outfit
In 2019, Ashleigh Barty donated her outfit from the French Open to the State Library of Queensland.
2019: Ashleigh Barty becomes World No.1
In 2019, Ashleigh Barty achieved the milestone of becoming the World No.1 in women's tennis, marking a significant career milestone for her.
2019: Reaching the Fed Cup Final
Ashleigh Barty played a crucial role in Australia's journey to the Fed Cup final in 2019, where she won all six of her rubbers in the early rounds, leading to victories against the United States and Belarus. Partnering with Priscilla Hon and Samantha Stosur in doubles matches, Australia faced France in the final held in Perth. Barty's initial win against Caroline Garcia was followed by a loss against Kristina Mladenovic, ending her 15-rubber winning streak. Despite Ajla Tomljanović's singles win, Australia ultimately lost to France in the decisive doubles match with a final score of 3–2.
September 2020: Brookwater Golf and Country Club Championship Win
In September 2020, Ashleigh Barty won the championship at the Brookwater Golf and Country Club, the same place where she had met her fiancé, Garry Kissick, in 2016.
2020: Olympic Games held
The 2020 Olympic Games, held in Tokyo, were significant for Ashleigh Barty as she participated in both the women's and mixed doubles events. Notably, she partnered with Storm Sanders in the women's doubles, reaching the quarterfinals. In the mixed doubles, she teamed up with John Peers, and their journey culminated in winning a bronze medal.
2020: Richmond Football Club Premiership Presentation
A supporter of the Richmond Football Club, Ashleigh Barty presented the premiership cup to the team when they emerged victorious in the 2020 AFL Grand Final.
2020: Young Australian of the Year
In 2020, Ashleigh Barty was recognized as the Young Australian of the Year.
2020: Ashleigh Barty plays Australian Open as WTA world No. 1
In 2020, Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian woman to compete in the Australian Open while holding the top spot in the WTA rankings.
2020: Olympic Debut
In 2020, Ashleigh Barty represented Australia at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, participating in three events. Seeded number 1 in singles, she experienced a first-round loss against Sara Sorribes Tormo. Partnering with Storm Sanders in doubles, they reached the quarterfinals. In mixed doubles, Barty and John Peers won bronze, marking Australia's first-ever medal in Olympic mixed doubles history.
November 2021: Engagement
Ashleigh Barty announced her engagement to Australian professional golfer Garry Kissick in November 2021.
2021: Ashleigh Barty and Jennifer Brady win title in Stuttgart
Ashleigh Barty and Jennifer Brady won the doubles title in Stuttgart in 2021. For Brady, this was her first doubles title, while it was Barty's first since 2019.
2021: Wimbledon and Olympic Success for Barty
Barty's success continued in 2021 as she won her second Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon and a bronze medal in mixed doubles at the Tokyo Olympics.
2021: Donation of Wimbledon Outfit
In 2021, Ashleigh Barty donated her outfit from Wimbledon to the State Library of Queensland.
March 2022: Ashleigh Barty announces retirement from tennis
In a surprising turn of events, Ashleigh Barty revealed her decision to retire from professional tennis in March 2022. This unexpected announcement came as she held the No. 1 ranking, making her the second player to retire while at the pinnacle of the sport, following Justine Henin, who briefly returned to the WTA Tour 20 months after her own retirement. Barty's retirement marked a significant moment in tennis history, leaving a void in the sport as she embarked on a new chapter in her life.
March 2022: Barty Announces Retirement
While ranked as the world No. 1 in women's singles tennis, Barty made the unexpected decision to announce her retirement from the sport in March 2022.
April 2022: Barty Relinquishes No. 1 Ranking
In April 2022, Barty relinquished her No. 1 ranking.
July 2022: Marriage to Garry Kissick
On July 22, 2022, Ashleigh Barty married professional golfer Garry Kissick.
2022: Ashleigh Barty wins Australian Open
Ashleigh Barty won the Australian Open in 2022.
2022: Donation of Australian Open Outfit
In 2022, Ashleigh Barty donated her outfit from the Australian Open to the State Library of Queensland.
2022: Ashleigh Barty's World No.1 reign
In 2022, Ashleigh Barty continued her impressive reign as the World No.1 in women's tennis, solidifying her position as one of the top players in the sport.
2022: Ashleigh Barty wins singles and doubles in Adelaide
In 2022, Ashleigh Barty achieved a notable feat by winning both the singles and doubles titles at the Adelaide International. This victory marked the third time in her career that she had accomplished this double victory at the same tournament.
2022: Barty's Australian Open Victory and Retirement
2022 was a momentous year for Barty. She won the Australian Open, marking her victory on all three court surfaces in Grand Slam singles. Shortly after, she announced her retirement from professional tennis.
July 2023: Birth of Son
Ashleigh Barty gave birth to her son in July 2023.