PHOTO: Tennis player Ash Barty in action. She is building a home in Greater Springfield. Picture: Michael Klein. Source: News Corp Australia

World tennis number one Ash Barty has the money to build her dream home anywhere in the world she wants, but has chosen an Aussie neighbourhood close to her heart.

The World Number 1 tennis singles player could live anywhere in the world, but says she doesn’t want to move anywhere else but Brisbane.

“I have recently purchased a new property in Greater Springfield where I want to build my forever home,” Barty says. “It’s where I want to build my future.”

“Greater Springfield has always been my home and will continue to be. I have always lived in the area and wouldn’t want to move anywhere else.”

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