"Tennis Will Miss You": Sania Mirza Reacts To Ashleigh Barty's Shock Retirement

Taking to Twitter, Sania Mirza hailed Ashleigh Barty, who announced her retirement on Wednesday.

Ashleigh Barty's shocking decision to retire from tennis on Wednesday at the age of just 25 shocked fans and players around the world as they took to social media to pay their tributes. Even Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza took to social media to hail the "unbelievable role model" and also wished her luck. Taking to Twitter, Mirza wrote, "What a legend @ashbarty .. tennis will miss you .. unbelievable role model on and off the court .. good luck mate for this next phase #inspiration". What a legend @ashbarty .. tennis will miss you .. unbelievable role model on and off the court .. good luck mate for this next phase #inspiration

Barty announced the news through a video on social media, where her close friend and former doubles partner Casey Dellacqua was also present.

Also, the bombshell announcement came just weeks after Barty became the first home-grown champion of the Australian Open in 44 years.

"This is perfect for me. To share it with you, to talk to you about it. With my team, Loved ones. I will be retiring from tennis", she said in the video.