I understand that I am in the public eye and I have to set the right example, i want to do everything possible to win a tennis match, but (if you lose) at the end of the day, you shake your opponent in the hand, you look them in the eye and say 'too good, mate'.

Ashleigh Barty

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I think everyone needs to take a few breaks. by Ashleigh Barty

I think everyone needs to take a few breaks.

i-think everyone think take

Obviously, it's nice when you're having success, but this isn't going to last forever. There are going to be rough times as well, but you've just got to ride those.

ride you nice success

I was very fortunate to have a coach when I was young who taught me all the traditional shots and taught me a pretty traditional game style, in a way.

game me style way

My heritage is really important to me. I've always had that olive complexion and the squished nose, and I just think it's important to do the best I can to be a good role model.

best good think me

The most confronting thing you can do is talk about your feelings... by Ashleigh Barty

The most confronting thing you can do is talk about your feelings and open yourself up.

your yourself you feelings

Whether I'd stopped playing professionally at 17 - or if I stop at 35 - tennis will always be a part of my life.

stop my-life will life

It's never over until we're shaking hands at the net. Then you've either won or you've lost, and - either way - you look them in the eye and say, 'Well played, mate.'

look you hands way

It's the best feeling ever: the adrenalin, the extra boost, the support you get from the very passionate Australian Open crowd is amazing.

feeling best you support