Women’s Tennis World No.1 Barty Withdraws From US Open

Women’s Tennis World No.1 Barty Withdraws From US Open
Australia's Ashleigh Barty celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic at the French Open on June 8, 2019. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
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Ashleigh Barty’s top ranking is secure despite the world No.1 withdrawing from the US Open in a massive blow to the New York grand slam.

Not comfortable about travelling during the coronavirus pandemic, Barty is the biggest name yet to opt out of the August 31 to September 13 major because of the global health crisis.