Kevin Anderson Retires: Wimbledon & US Open finalist Kevin Anderson RETIRES at 35 after string of injuries, says ‘I gave it all’- Former Wimbledon and US Open finalist Kevin Anderson announced his retirement on Tuesday aged 35, bringing to an end a career that showed immense promise but was derailed by injuries. Follow more Updates with InsideSport.IN
The big-serving South African, who stands 6-foot-8 and towered over his opponents, achieved a career high ranking of fifth in the world in 2018 before sliding out of the top 100 following a succession of knee, shoulder and ankle injuries.
Kevin Anderson Retires: Wimbledon & US Open finalist Kevin Anderson RETIRES at 35 after string of injuries, says ‘I gave it all’
Kevin Anderson Retires: Wimbledon & US Open finalist Kevin Anderson RETIRES at just 35 after string of injuries, says ‘I gave it all’
“My journey helped me become the man who I am today. Today I finally arrived at the difficult decision to retire from professional tennis.
A note for everyone who has been a part of my tennis journey. (1-4/5) pic.twitter.com/atueKpob84
— Kevin Anderson (@KAndersonATP) May 3, 2022
Kevin Anderson Retires: Wimbledon & US Open finalist Kevin Anderson RETIRES at just 35 after string of injuries, says ‘I gave it all’
“As a kid, my dad used to tell me that success isn’t defined by results, but by the effort and sacrifice you make along the way in becoming the best you can be. I gave it my best.”
Having come through the US college system, Anderson turned professional in 2007. He came close to winning a Grand Slam twice, losing the US Open final in 2017 and the Wimbledon final in 2018 to Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic respectively.
Kevin Anderson Retires: Wimbledon & US Open finalist Kevin Anderson RETIRES at just 35 after string of injuries, says ‘I gave it all’
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