Overview
- Tai announced her retirement on Nov. 7 in an Instagram post, calling it the end of a beautiful chapter.
- She said injuries ultimately forced her off court following surgeries and lengthy rehabilitation on both legs.
- The former world No. 1 departs with a Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medal and the 2018 Asian Games gold among her top achievements.
- Her career tally includes 17 BWF Tour titles, 12 Superseries crowns and three Grand Prix victories.
- PV Sindhu shared a widely viewed tribute on X, praising Tai’s skill and noting how their rivalry shaped her own career.