Who is Retiring from Tennis in 2022?
The tennis world is filled with athletes of all ages and backgrounds, but some of the biggest names in the sport will be leaving us in 2022. From the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic to veterans like Tomas Berdych and Juan Martin Del Potro, a number of big names will be hanging up their rackets and retiring from professional tennis at the end of 2022.
Roger Federer
One of the most iconic players of all time, Roger Federer, is set to retire in 2022. The Swiss maestro has won 20 Grand Slam titles, an Olympic gold medal, and has been ranked world number one for a record 310 weeks. As one of the greatest players to ever grace the court, tennis fans around the world will be sad to see him go.
Novak Djokovic
The Serbian star, Novak Djokovic, is another big name who will be retiring from tennis in 2022. Djokovic has won 17 Grand Slam titles and has been ranked world number one for a total of 282 weeks. His rivalry with Federer has been one of the greatest of all time, and his departure from the sport will be a huge loss for tennis fans everywhere.
Tomas Berdych
The Czech veteran, Tomas Berdych, has been a mainstay on the men’s tour for nearly two decades. He has won 13 ATP titles and has been ranked as high as fourth in the world. Berdych announced his retirement from professional tennis at the start of 2021 and his final tournament will be the 2022 Australian Open.
Juan Martin Del Potro
The Argentine star, Juan Martin Del Potro, has been a fan favorite since his breakout year in 2008. He has won 16 ATP titles and has been ranked as high as third in the world. Del Potro has been plagued by injuries in recent years and announced his retirement from professional tennis in January 2021. His final tournament will be the 2022 US Open.
Fernando Verdasco
The Spanish veteran, Fernando Verdasco, has been on the tour since 2003. He has won 16 ATP titles and has been ranked as high as seventh in the world. Verdasco announced his retirement from professional tennis in December 2020 and his final tournament will be the 2022 French Open.
David Ferrer
The Spanish veteran, David Ferrer, has been on the tour since 2000. He has won 27 ATP titles and has been ranked as high as third in the world. Ferrer announced his retirement from professional tennis in December 2020 and his final tournament will be the 2022 Wimbledon Championships.
Rafael Nadal
The greatest clay court player of all time, Rafael Nadal, is set to retire in 2022. The Spanish star has won 20 Grand Slam titles and has been ranked world number one for a total of 209 weeks. He is one of the most iconic players in the history of the sport and his departure will be a huge loss to the tennis world.
Andy Murray
The British star, Andy Murray, has been a top player on the tour since 2005. He has won three Grand Slam titles and has been ranked as high as second in the world. Murray announced his retirement from professional tennis in January 2021 and his final tournament will be the 2022 Wimbledon Championships.
Other Notable Players Retiring in 2022
- Marin Cilic – The Croatian star has won 17 ATP titles and has been ranked as high as third in the world.
- Grigor Dimitrov – The Bulgarian star has won 10 ATP titles and has been ranked as high as third in the world.
- Stan Wawrinka – The Swiss star has won three Grand Slam titles and has been ranked as high as third in the world.
- Richard Gasquet – The French star has won 12 ATP titles and has been ranked as high as seventh in the world.
Conclusion
In 2022, a number of big names in the tennis world will be retiring from the sport. From Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic to veterans like Tomas Berdych and Juan Martin Del Potro, these players have been staples of the sport for many years and their departures will be deeply felt. While we will miss these great players, we can take solace in the fact that they have left us with some of the greatest moments in the history of the sport.