"It’s not a goodbye, but a see you soon. Over the past 28 years of my life, tennis has been my constant. It has given me some of the most thrilling and memorable experiences I could have ever asked for. But, sometimes, good things come to an end. Today, I announce my retirement from tennis."
"After a tough 3-year fight with injuries and 4 surgeries, my body had enough. This decision isn’t an easy one because I would’ve loved to retire on my own terms, but sometimes life has other plans, and we have to open new doors that lead to exciting possibilities."
"I would love to also announce that I will be very much active in the tennis world as a new full time member of the ESPN family, along with branching out into many other sports that I am passionate about! I will also be exploring consulting roles for young, up and coming tennis players, as well as with programs and academies."
"There are so many people that I would like to thank. My family for certain: my mom, who has been with me on this crazy rollercoaster since day one, my dad, brother, fiancé, all my coaches, my agent Marijn, IMG, WTA, PRTA, COPUR, sponsors, and of course, my fans."
"Without you guys, I wouldn’t have had the courage to fight for my dreams day in and day out. Thank you, tennis. You have been everything. I owe you my life."
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