Ash Barty's unexpected retirement from tennis just two months after her sweeping victory at the Australian Open has left fans devastated, but nonetheless celebrating her stellar career.
The World No.1's announcement on Instagram prompted a huge reaction from the sporting world and beyond. Social media is awash with accolades from the community for her work both on and off the court.
Barty supported many charitable causes during her career, like , donating , and supporting the RSPCA.
Reaction to her announcement, which she is to explain more fully in a forthcoming press conference, has been a mix of shock and sadness at her departure from the sport, and admiration for the manner in which she has done so.
The 25-year-old retires at the peak of her game, and as one of the greatest tennis players ever to grace the courts.
Many have been impressed once again that she has shown a level of self-awareness and courage that belie her years.
Sportspeople, politicians and fans alike lined up to celebrate an incredible career.
Barty, a proud Ngarigo woman, has been lauded as a role model for the community.
Following in the footsteps of the great Evonne Goolagong-Cawley, who became a friend and mentor, Barty presented a shining example of Blak excellence at home and abroad.
At the scene of her recent triumph, the Australian Open, she took centre stage to acknowledge the grand-slam's inaugural First Nations Day, and proudly declared her Indigenous heritage.
"I'm a proud Ngarigo woman, a very very proud Indigenous woman," she said to cheers from the Open crowd.
"I love my heritage, I love to celebrate my heritage. It's what connects me to all of you here today. It's what connects me to the land."
