Sam Stosur has confirmed that the 2023 Australian Open will be the final tournament of her illustrious career as announced on Saturday, 14 January 2023.
“I’m so excited to be back here playing my 21st Australian Open. However, it is with mixed feelings that I share this will be my last tournament.”
Thanks for saving the last dance for us, Sam 💙 pic.twitter.com/jKNBPV87Ua
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 14, 2023
The 38-year-old made the announcement on her social media, stating: “I feel so happy and grateful to have the opportunity to finish playing at my favourite Slam – my home Slam – in front of my Aussie fans, friends and family.”
Stosur will be playing in her 21st and final Australian Open alongside France’s Alize Cornet in the women’s doubles competition and she will also be contesting the fellow mixed doubles competition.
The five-time Olympian and an eight-time Grand Slam champion won the 2011 US Open singles title, by overcoming Serena Williams in the final, and has won seven major doubles crowns.
The popular Australian achieved a career-high ranking of world No.4 in singles and world No.1 in doubles.
“I’m looking forward to getting on the court one last time in front of my amazing fans, who are the reason I go out there and play the sport I love, and enjoying this wonderful ride one last time,” she concluded.
Photo 1 Caption: Australia’s Sam Stosur is set to retire after the 2023 Australian Open tournament as announced on Saturday, 14 January 2023. Photo: Tennis Australia (Twitter)
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