Retired Tennis Legends: Career Challenges and Endings

Juan Martin Del Potro (Ended Career With 33)

Del Potro had a promising career (including winning the 2009 US Open), but numerous wrist surgeries and, most recently, a serious knee injury prevented a permanent comeback. Despite several attempts, he was unable to make a full comeback.

Robin Söderling (Ended Career With 31)

After a strong 2010 (French Open final, Paris Masters victory), mononucleosis forced him to take long breaks. The symptoms persisted, making a return to the tour impossible.

Juan Monaco (Ended Career With 33)

The Argentinian suffered from persistent physical problems (chronic wrist injuries and back pain) in the last years of his career and decided to retire at the age of 33.

Nicolas Almagro (Ended Career with 33)

The Spaniard repeatedly struggled with knee problems that limited his mobility. After numerous comeback attempts, he ended his career at the age of 33.

Janko Tipsarevic (Ended Career with 35)

The Serb struggled with physical problems throughout almost his entire career, including hip and foot surgeries. After numerous operations, he announced his retirement in 2019.

Robby Ginepri (Ended Career with 33)

After a motorcycle accident in 2010, Ginepri was unable to regain his former form. He continued playing at lower levels until 2015 before retiring for good.

Potito Starace (Ended Career with 34)

In 2015, Starace was banned for life by the Italian Tennis Federation for involvement in match-fixing. This effectively meant the end of his career.

Mardy Fish (Ended Career with 34)

Fish suffered from a heart condition that forced him to take an extended break in 2012. As a result, he developed a severe anxiety disorder that made it impossible for him to travel to tournaments for a long time. He officially ended his career in 2015.