Iga Świątek, the world No. 1 women’s tennis player, made a surprise announcement on November 1, 2023, that she will be retiring from tennis at the end of the 2024 season.
Świątek, who is currently only 21 years old, has already achieved a great deal in her career. She has won two Grand Slam singles titles (the 2020 and 2022 French Open), as well as six other WTA singles titles. She has also won two WTA doubles titles.
Świątek said that her decision to retire was due to a combination of factors, including the pressure of competing at a high level and the desire to have a family.
“I’ve been thinking about this for a long time,” Świątek said in a press conference. “The pressure of competing at a high level is just too much for me to handle anymore. I’m also thinking about having a family in the near future, and I want to be able to focus on that.”
Świątek’s announcement came as a shock to the tennis world. She is widely considered to be one of the most talented and promising young players in the sport.
“I’m so grateful for all the support I’ve received from my family, friends, and fans over the years,” Świątek said. “I couldn’t have done it without you. I’m going to miss playing tennis, but I know that this is the right decision for me.”
Świątek said that she will play the rest of the 2023 season, and she will then focus on her recovery and retirement. She said that she is not sure what the future holds, but she is excited to start this new chapter in her life.
Świątek’s retirement is a major loss for the tennis world. She is one of the most iconic and beloved figures in the game. However, her fans know that she is making the right decision for her health and well-being.
