Sam Stosur

Stosur says she is 'looking forward to getting on the court one last time' as the 38-year-old retires as winner of 2011 US Open singles crown and seven ...

There are so many stand-out matches, some against legends of the sport, that make me look back and think how grateful I am for my career. You have been a role model for so many and you should be beyond proud of that & the player you became but more importantly, the person you are.” She also made quarter-finals in the years either side of her US Open triumph in 2011. “Even though I’ve made the decision to retire from the sport I absolutely love, a small part of me would be happy to keep playing forever. “I knew this was coming yet here I am, reading your words and crying my eyes out!” wrote Stubbs in response to Stosur’s Instagram revelation. “I want to say a huge thank you to my incredible parents Dianne and Tony, my brothers Dominic and Daniel, my partner Liz and daughter Evie, and all the coaches, physios, trainers, doctors, and all my sponsors over the years.”

This is it. Tennis fans will get one final chance to farewell Sam Stosur at Melbourne Park after the 38-year-old announced she will retire after this ...

“I want to say a huge thank you to my incredible parents Dianne and Tony, my brothers Dominic and Daniel, my partner Liz and daughter Evie, and all the coaches, physios, trainers, doctors, and all my sponsors over the years. There are many others who have helped and supported me behind the scenes and around the world. She retired from singles last year at the Australian Open but continued to play doubles throughout the year.

It was little surprise that Stosur reached the Wimbledon mixed doubles final with Matthew Ebden. The 38-year-old will be playing with Ebden again at Melbourne ...

No matter when it happens, it’s going to be hard because I do love playing. Her success with Zhang Shuai at Melbourne Park in 2019 gave Stosur the Australian Open title she deserved. It’s always going to have that feeling [of finality] ... But that is only the start of it. Suddenly, however, she can almost touch the finish line. It was little surprise that Stosur reached the Wimbledon mixed doubles final with Matthew Ebden.

Tennis icon Sam Stosur will call time on her distinguished career after competing in the Australian Open for the 21st time. The Aussie star, who conquered.

“There are many others who have helped and supported me behind the scenes and around the world. “I think it’s going to be a bit of a different situation.” “I’m so excited to be back at Melbourne Park playing in my 21st Australian Open, but it’s with mixed feelings that I also share with you that this will be my last tournament,” she wrote on Instagram.

Sam Stosur will call time on her distinguished tennis career after a 21st Australian Open campaign.

"There are many others who have helped and supported me behind the scenes and around the world. You know who you are, I hope you know I couldn't have done it without you, and I will thank you all in person." "I feel so happy and grateful to have the opportunity to finish playing at my favourite slam - my home slam - in front of my Aussie fans, friends and family," she said.

Aussie tennis champion Sam Stosur has announced her retirement from tennis, revealing she would finish her career after the 2023 Australian Open.

“You have been a role model for so many and you should be beyond proud of that & the player u became but more importantly, the person you are. I’m beyond proud to call you my friend, love ya mate and thanks for the ride!” Watching you go from that unsure kid with talent, to a hall of fame career was a pleasure to witness. I can honestly say, there was NEVER a bad day in any of it with you. I dreamt what I would like to do. “We were friends first, then competitors, doubles partners and a collaboration all in one. “I didn’t know what I could do. I know I’m going to miss playing competitive tennis, all the amazing experiences and emotions that come with being on the tour, and doing what I’ve done for nearly my whole life. “It’s certainly been a tough decision, but I think it was the right one. Your class, professionalism, dedication and love & respect for the sport, your fellow competitors and the people around you, are unmatched. I think I’m happy with the way I’ve carried myself on court. “There are many others who have helped and supported me behind the scenes and around the world.

While Sam Stosur is set to make her last appearance at AO 2023, the popular Australian also looks forward to maintaining her long connection to tennis.

But a life without tennis will never factor for Stosur, who sees coaching and commentary in her future. So, I can be happy.” Following her AO 2023 campaign, Stosur is looking forward to family life with her partner, Liz, and two-year-old daughter, Evie. I think it’s a really special place to be.” “So that was a good learning curve – when you’re young, kind of junior starting out, not to get ahead of yourself.” You know, you shake hands at the end of the day, you respect your opponent, yourself, what’s going on,” Stosur said.

The five-time Olympian and eight-time Grand Slam champion is looking forward to concluding her career at her home tournament. "I'm so excited to be back at ...

Stosur reached a career-high doubles ranking of world No. [retired from singles competition](https://www.sportingnews.com/au/tennis/news/sam-stosur-makes-emotional-singles-farewell-after-second-round-australian-open-loss/q38yajiy2zm61gcmsjrzvxgqi). [Australian Open](https://www.sportingnews.com/au/tennis/news/australian-open-results-2023-live-scores-results/ijaf78ximrpjrpzuu9cx9xfv).