Five tennis greats who quit at the top
Updated On: 24 March, 2022 10:04 AM IST | AFP
Hingis became the youngest Grand Slam singles winner, winning the Aus Open aged 16 years and three months. She struggled with ankle injuries and at 22 retired in 2003
Bjorn Borg, Martina Hingis, Justine Henin, Andy Roddick and Kim Clijsters
Bjorn Borg: The suave Swede was a dominant force in the men’s game for much of the late 1970s and early ’80s.
But he abruptly announced his retirement in January 1983, aged 26.
Martina Hingis: In 1997, Hingis became the youngest Grand Slam singles winner, winning the Aus Open aged 16 years and three months. She struggled with ankle injuries and at 22 retired in 2003.
Justine Henin: She was 25 and on top of the world rankings when the Belgian made the shock decision to retire in 2008 after seven Grand Slam titles, but continual struggles with form and fatigue.
Andy Roddick: The American announced that the 2012 US Open would be the last tournament of a 12-year career which yielded 32 titles. He cited injuries and a lack of motivation.
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Kim Clijsters: The 23-year-old Belgian retired in May 2007, having packed 34 WTA singles titles into her short career including the US Open in 2005.
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