WTA: No Sunshine Double - Ash Barty cancels for Indian Wells and Miami
The number one in the women's tennis world, Ash Barty , will not start at the two WTA 1000 events in Indian Wells and Miami. The Australian announced this on Friday night (CET) via social media.
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Mar 04, 2022, 07:06 am
World number one Ash Barty will not take part in the prestigious events in Indian Wells and Miami. As the 25-year-old Australian announced, she does not feel physically ready for the events after triumphing at the Australian Open.
"I don't think I'm at the level needed to win these tournaments," Barty said in a statement. "That's why I decided not to compete in either tournament." The Indian Wells tournament will take place from March 9th to 20th, with the Miami event following. In 2021, the Australian was able to celebrate winning the title in Miami. 1000 points that the newly crowned Australian Open winner is now out of the ranking.
Barty plans to return in April
At the end of January, Barty ensured the first home win since 1978 in Melbourne. She is also the current Wimbledon champion. She wants to be back on the field for Australia in the Billie Jean King Cup in April. "My goal is to represent my country at the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup in April. After missing the BJK Cup last year, I can't wait to finally wear green and gold again," she said Align world number one.
Barty also took the statement as an opportunity to comment on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. "To all people in Ukraine, especially my colleagues in the tennis family: we are all thinking of you and hoping for peace," said the Australian.