<p>World number one Ash Barty pulled out of the Sydney Tennis Classic on Monday to give her time to recover for the Australian Open, which starts next week.</p>.<p>Barty won the Adelaide International singles title on Sunday with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Elena Rybakina before partnering Storm Sanders to the doubles title.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/tennis/depth-of-talent-bodes-well-for-womens-tennis-says-barty-1067459.html" target="_blank">Depth of talent bodes well for women's tennis, says Barty</a></strong></p>.<p>"Unfortunately, I'm withdrawing from the Sydney Tennis Classic to have some time to recover before the Australian Open," Barty said in a statement.</p>.<p>"I'm sorry I won't get the chance to play in front of the Sydney fans this year, I hope to see you all again soon. I wish the players and the tournament team all the best for the week ahead."</p>.<p>The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year, begins on January 17.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>World number one Ash Barty pulled out of the Sydney Tennis Classic on Monday to give her time to recover for the Australian Open, which starts next week.</p>.<p>Barty won the Adelaide International singles title on Sunday with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Elena Rybakina before partnering Storm Sanders to the doubles title.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/tennis/depth-of-talent-bodes-well-for-womens-tennis-says-barty-1067459.html" target="_blank">Depth of talent bodes well for women's tennis, says Barty</a></strong></p>.<p>"Unfortunately, I'm withdrawing from the Sydney Tennis Classic to have some time to recover before the Australian Open," Barty said in a statement.</p>.<p>"I'm sorry I won't get the chance to play in front of the Sydney fans this year, I hope to see you all again soon. I wish the players and the tournament team all the best for the week ahead."</p>.<p>The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year, begins on January 17.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>