Billie Jean King

Tennis icon Billie Jean King revealed she's “very upset” Ash Barty retired after admitting players shouldn't go out on top.

it’s like a life.” However, King said her decision to retire at 32-years-old back in 1975 was a mistake, the “I was very upset she retired, she’s a great athlete but more importantly I do want her to be happy,’’ King said. “It’s given me all of my dreams, plus more, but I know that the time is right now for me to step away and chase other dreams and to put the racquets down.” Tennis icon Billie Jean King revealed she’s “very upset” Ash Barty retired after admitting players shouldn’t go out on top. The 79-year-old former world number one said Barty is “so young, she’s great for the sport.”