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Agnieszka Radwanska Announces Retirement from Professional Tennis

November 14, 2018 by Tennis Panorama News

Agnieszka Radwanska Announces Retirement from Professional Tennis

 

·     Former WTA World No.2 and 2015 WTA Finals champion to end illustrious career following 20 career titles

·     First Polish player, man or woman, to reach a Grand Slam singles final at 2012 Wimbledon

 

Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska announced today her retirement from professional tennis. She leaves the game following 20 career WTA singles titles, highlighted by the 2015 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global trophy.

 

Radwanska became the first player from Poland – man or woman – to reach a Grand Slam singles final at 2012 Wimbledon, which helped her reach a career high ranking of WTA World No.2. She earned over $27.6 million in prize money over her career, which currently ranks seventh on the all-time career prize money earnings list.

 

“Today, after 13 years of playing tennis competitively, I have decided to end my career,” said Radwanska in her statement. “This was not an easy decision. I am grateful to have so many special memories, including 20 WTA titles, the WTA Championships in Singapore, a Wimbledon final, and so many others.”

 

In addition to her on court accomplishments, Radwanska, also known as “the Magician” by fans and media due to her crafty style of play, was voted the WTA Fan Favorite for six consecutive years.

 

“Congratulations to Agnieszka on an outstanding career,” said WTA CEO and Chairman Steve Simon. “Agnieszka embodies the qualities that make a true champion, on the court delivering world class performances and incredible displays of athleticism, and off the court with her poise, professionalism and support for her fellow players. Agnieszka leaves a legacy on the game across the globe and on behalf of the WTA, she will truly be missed.”

 

Radwanska played her last professional match in September at the KEB Hana Bank Incheon Airport Korea Open in Seoul.

 

Click here to read more on Radwanska’s remarkable career and here for a video of her career highlights.

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