Caroline Garcia Secures First Win of Farewell Tour as She Prepares to Retire
Garcia says she no longer has the strength to compete at the elite level, scheduling only a handful of tournaments to conclude her career.
Overview
- Garcia beat Sonay Kartal 5–7, 6–4, 6–3 in Cincinnati for her first victory since March.
- In May she announced the 2025 French Open would be her final major and that she would play only selected events before retiring.
- The former world No. 4 says she lacks the physical and mental strength needed to return to elite competition.
- Her career resume includes the 2022 WTA Finals singles title and a 2016 French Open doubles crown.
- A 3–6 start to her 2025 season, which featured a first-round French Open exit, underscored the challenges of her comeback and influenced her decision.