In the messed up world we are in today, it is just simply amazing to have someone like Ash Barty, World Number 1 female tennis player, come out today at just the age of 25! to say she’s had enough, she’s spent and that’s it. Bye bye tennis!
Yes, her coaches, trainers, sponsors and all those who expected to make $millions more out of her over the coming years must be gutted. But I am sure they have made a fair bit anyway, so, all good. And yes, some will query her mental toughness, as she has quit before (in her teens) only to return in 2016. Some will even suggest she nay be back, and well, who knows. However, my hat’s off to her for making this bold step. if you’ve had enough, step away, instead of staying on to get ripped apart. Naomi Osaka should take a cue from this. Either know you can take it, or walk away. Life’s too short.
We have turned sports into a misery for these athletes. They get paid well, but everyone wants a pound of flesh off them…
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