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Ash Barty of Australia celebrates after defeating Jessica Pegula of the United States in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 25, 2022. Hamish Blair/AP Photo
On 23 March, Ashleigh Barty shocked Australia and the international tennis community when she announced her retirement from the sport. This unexpected announcement comes a few weeks after her latest achievement, winning the Australian Open.
Gabriël A. Moens AM is an emeritus professor of law at the University of Queensland, and served as pro vice-chancellor and dean at Murdoch University. In 2003, Moens was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal by the prime minister for services to education. He has taught extensively across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.