Follow our live coverage for the latest news on the coronavirus pandemic. I wanted to come back to my family and those who love me the most. "Like everyone I think, I've had ups and downs," she said. By. "That whole match is a bit of a blur, and the lead up to that [final, winning] moment is a little bit lost. I think it's been a really important time to bring that perspective. And then hope we get an opportunity some time in the year to get back to some kind of normal. Australian tennis star and women's world number one Ash Barty has pulled out of the US Open, just weeks out from the grand slam.Barty, 24, is the biggest star to withdraw from the tournament due to start in New York's Flushing Meadows on September 1 because of fears over the coronavirus pandemic. "But the door to tennis was always left ajar for Barty.Although she chose to forgo the chance to hold on to a WTA ranking during her absence — which would have required her to say she was injured or some such for that time — Barty had never ruled out a return.And over a beer and a barbeque with her long-time friend, teammate and mentor Casey Dellacqua, Barty begun to realise just how much she had missed tennis. Petra Kvitova snapped a four-match losing streak and earned her sixth career victory over a reigning World No.1 by defeating Ashleigh Barty 6-4 2-6 6-4 on Friday at Doha.

Ash Barty discusses tennis highs and the importance of family ABC NEWS . She will decide in the coming weeks whether she'll defend her French Open crown.The delayed grand slam starts at at Roland Garros on September 27.Ash Barty (pictured with partner Garry Kissick) is yet to decide whether she'll compete in the French Open, where she won her maiden grand slam last year2011 US Open champion Sam Stosur will also miss the tournament after her partner recently gave birth to their daughter Evie. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The coronavirus pandemic has given Ash Barty time to reflect on her impressive young tennis career, from its auspicious beginning to its unforeseen hiatus, all the way to world domination.Barty, the world number one, has been a popular Australian sporting champion and in an interview with Kurt Fearnley for One Plus One, charted the personal growth that took her to the top.Barty says her love of tennis was forged at the age of five, when a Saturday morning lesson set her on her way. "In short, I think I needed just to find myself," Barty said.

'I love both events so it was a difficult decision but there are still significant risks involved due to Ash Barty (pictured at the Australian Open in January) has pulled out of the upcoming US Open 'I wish the USTA all the best for the tournaments and I look forward to being back in the US next year. Published. World No.1 Ash Barty has revealed she got “twisted” and lost connection with her family in the first part of her career and quit tennis to be with the people who loved her. "It took a long time for me to say that out loud. We are no longer accepting comments on this article.Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group'Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f**k things up': Obama has shared private doubts about Biden's 2020 chances claim insiders - as tensions grow over ex-president's lack of support for Democrat candidate Anarchist who torched an NYPD cruiser while wearing a Guy Fawkes mask is arrested just hours after taunting FBI agents by scrawling 'too late' on his apartment wallGeorgia state trooper, 27, is charged with murder for shooting a black man, 60 dead after he tried to flee a traffic stop over a 'busted tail light' Trump rips 'Sleepy Joe' Biden for not taking any questions from reporters during an event with Kamala Harris and claims 'there is something going on' Black high school student, 18, may AVOID jail for beating a white Macy's manager in an unprovoked attack because the victim asked the judge for leniency Lindsey Graham says FBI lawyer who altered CIA email used to get warrant to spy on Trump aide 'knows where the bodies are buried' and warns the bureau they should be worried about AG Barr's Russia probe California orders rolling blackouts for up to 250,000 homes and businesses as record-breaking heat wave grips the state with temperatures hitting 112 degrees and crowds flocking to beaches Homeowner, 45, who shot an unarmed woman, 26, with his AR-15 when she tore down a Nazi flag in front of his home claims he is a 'patriotic citizen' and acted in self-defenseFather of 5-year-old boy who was shot dead while riding trike says he had 'killer neighbor' round for dinner the evening before after noticing he 'had a lot on his mind' and there was 'no bad blood' between them Chaos erupts in Portland on the 79th night of violence after police declare an unlawful assembly and clash with BLM protesters -setting off smoke bombsHBO Max is mocked for putting a trigger warning on Western spoof Blazing Saddles that advises viewers of the 'racist language and attitudes' in the 1974 comedyEllen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's Montecito mansion burglary was an INSIDE JOB, neighbors claim they were told by copsChicago business owner who spent $300,000 to repair his store after it was looted in May riots will sue the city after it was ransacked AGAIN last week - and slams cops for doing nothingWhat will they tell their spouses?