The past ten years have seen the retirement of some of the biggest names in tennis, leaving fans wondering what these legendary players are up to today.
From Grand Slam champions to fan favorites, these athletes have left the court but continue to make their mark in various ways.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at when these tennis stars retired and what they’ve been doing since.
Whether they’ve transitioned to coaching, commentary, business ventures, or enjoying life away from the spotlight, their journeys after tennis offer fascinating insights into life beyond the sport.
Roger Federer
Author: Tatiana
| Retirement |
September 2022 |
| Ranking at Retirement |
World No. 97 |
| Age at Retirement |
41 |
| Reason for Retirement |
Persistent knee injuries |
| Current Activities |
Federer works on philanthropic efforts through the Roger Federer Foundation and appears at tennis events. |
Serena Williams
Author: Tourism Victoria
| Retirement |
September 2022 |
| Ranking at Retirement |
World No. 321 |
| Age at Retirement |
40 |
| Reason for Retirement |
Focus on family and business ventures |
| Current Activities |
Serena manages her venture capital firm, Serena Ventures, and pursues various business projects. |
Andy Murray
Author: Christopher Johnson
| Retirement |
August 2024 |
| Ranking at Retirement |
World No. 45 |
| Age at Retirement |
37 |
| Reason for Retirement |
Ongoing hip issues |
| Current Activities |
Andy has transitioned to coaching and assists players, including Novak Djokovic during pre-season training. |
Rafael Nadal
Author: Carine06
| Retirement |
October 2024 |
| Ranking at Retirement |
World No. 3 |
| Age at Retirement |
38 |
| Reason for Retirement |
Chronic foot injury |
| Current Activities |
Nadal focuses on his tennis academy and engages in various charitable initiatives. |
Maria Sharapova
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| Retirement |
February 2020 |
| Ranking at Retirement |
World No. 373 |
| Age at Retirement |
32 |
| Reason for Retirement |
Recurring shoulder injuries |
| Current Activities |
Maria runs her candy brand, Sugarpova, and engages in various entrepreneurial ventures. |
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
| Retirement |
May 2022 |
| Ranking at Retirement |
World No. 297 |
| Age at Retirement |
37 |
| Reason for Retirement |
Injuries and declining performance |
| Current Activities |
Tsonga is involved in tennis coaching and mentoring young players. |
Juan Martín del Potro
| Retirement |
February 2022 |
| Ranking at Retirement |
World No. 753 |
| Age at Retirement |
33 |
| Reason for Retirement |
Persistent knee injuries |
| Current Activities |
Del Potro is focusing on his health and enjoying life off the court. |
Kevin Anderson
| Retirement |
May 2022 |
| Ranking at Retirement |
World No. 107 |
| Age at Retirement |
35 |
| Reason for Retirement |
Injuries and a desire to spend more time with family |
| Current Activities |
Anderson works as a tennis commentator and analyst. |
Gilles Simon
| Retirement |
November 2022 |
| Ranking at Retirement |
World No. 142 |
| Age at Retirement |
37 |
| Reason for Retirement |
Physical strain and focus on family |
| Current Activities |
Simon has taken on coaching and administrative roles in tennis. |
Tommy Robredo
| Retirement |
April 2022 |
| Ranking at Retirement |
World No. 343 |
| Age at Retirement |
39 |
| Reason for Retirement |
Age and declining performance |
| Current Activities |
Robredo is involved in tennis coaching and community sports initiatives. |
Sam Querrey
| Retirement |
August 2022 |
| Ranking at Retirement |
World No. 281 |
| Age at Retirement |
34 |
| Reason for Retirement |
Desire to focus on family and business |
| Current Activities |
Querrey is active in real estate and other business ventures. |
Viktor Troicki
| Retirement |
June 2021 |
| Ranking at Retirement |
World No. 196 |
| Age at Retirement |
35 |
| Reason for Retirement |
Age and transition to coaching |
| Current Activities |
Troicki serves as the captain of Serbia’s Davis Cup team. |
Laura Robson
| Retirement |
May 2022 |
| Ranking at Retirement |
Unranked |
| Age at Retirement |
28 |
| Reason for Retirement |
Persistent injuries |
| Current Activities |
Robson works as a tournament director and tennis commentator. |
