Overview
- Barty, 29, says returning to the tour is not an option and she does not miss living out of a suitcase.
- She acknowledges missing the small team moments from training and competing.
- She encourages local players to feed off home backing at the Brisbane International and United Cup ahead of the Australian Open on January 18.
- Alex de Minaur, ranked No. 7, is presented as Australia’s leading men’s hope to end a 50-year Open title drought.
- Since retiring, she married Gerry Kissick, welcomed children Hayden (2023) and Jordan (June 2025), and took an Amazon Flex ambassador role that included delivering Christmas packages in Brisbane.