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Caroline Garcia Announces Retirement Ahead of Final Roland-Garros Appearance

The former world No. 4 and multi-Grand Slam doubles champion will conclude her 15-year career at age 31, citing physical and personal reasons.

Cette joueuse française de tennis annonce prendre sa retraite
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Caroline Garcia face à Iga Swiatek lors du tournoi de Miami le 21 mars 2025 au Hard Rock Stadium de Miami Gardens aux Etats-Unis
Caroline Garcia lors de la finale en simple Junior de l'US Open à New-York le 11 septembre 2011 aux Etats-Unis

Overview

  • Caroline Garcia, 31, has announced her retirement from professional tennis, with Roland-Garros 2025 marking her final major tournament.
  • She will face American Bernarda Pera in the opening round at what will be her 14th and last appearance at Roland-Garros.
  • Garcia, a former world No. 4, won three Grand Slam doubles titles, including two at Roland-Garros (2016, 2022), and the 2022 WTA Finals.
  • The decision comes after recent struggles with form and a challenging return to the tour following a mental and physical hiatus in late 2024.
  • Her retirement coincides with Richard Gasquet’s farewell at Roland-Garros, marking a significant moment for French tennis.