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Ash Barty won't defend her season-ending crown after formally ending her stellar 2021 season on Saturday - missing out on a potential $6.7million payday in the process.
Australia's world No.1 hasn't played since the US Open in September and says her full focus now is on preparing for the Australian summer and another tilt at her home grand slam in Melbourne.
In the meantime she will rest up at home in Brisbane with family and her boyfriend, 30 year old pro golfer Garry Kissick.
The 25-year-old added another five titles to her credit this season, including a second major at Wimbledon in July, and is assured of ending as year-end No.1 for a third straight campaign.
Wimbledon winner Ash Barty won't defend her season-ending crown after formally
