Ash Barty to make a surprise comeback at Wimbledon

Ashleigh Barty, former world number one, will return to Wimbledon for the first time since her 2021 victory. She retired after winning the 2022 Australian Open but will play in the invitational doubles at this year's tournament. Barty, who gave birth to a son in 2023, will also provide analysis and commentary for BBC Sport at Wimbledon. This will be her first major event since her retirement at the age of 25. Barty won the 2021 Wimbledon title, becoming the second Indigenous Australian to do so. She has dabbled in golf since retiring but has not returned to professional sport. Wimbledon organizers announced her participation in an invitational doubles match, marking her return to the tennis court at a major event. Barty's retirement came shortly after her Australian Open victory, ending a 44-year singles title drought for Australia. She has since focused on other activities, including golf and the Icons Series exhibition event. Barty's return to Wimbledon will be a highly anticipated moment for fans of the three-time grand slam champion.