Sam Stosur

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Aussie great Sam Stosur bids farewell to tennis with emotional exit ... (7NEWS.com.au)

The much-loved Aussie broke down in tears as she left the court for the final time.

Elsewhere, Stosur claimed grand slam women’s doubles titles at the 2006 French Open and at Flushing Meadows in 2005 and 2021, and spent 61 weeks atop the women’s doubles world rankings. She won the Australian Open women’s doubles in 2019 with Zhang Shuai, as well as the mixed title in Melbourne way back in 2005 with countryman Scott Draper. While her US Open victory will go down in the history books as Stosur’s crowning glory, the popular Queenslander was a claycourt giant of the game in her pomp. “I’ve been lucky to have the success that I’ve had and that’s what we do it for and I’ve been very blessed to have the career that I’ve had and do it in a way where I’ve enjoyed myself with the people around me.” The 38-year-old leaves the game as a legend of Australian tennis. “Dreaming as a little kid and to be able to finish here all these years later in front of friends and family and the Aussie fans who have supported me forever.

'She's one of those angels': Sam Stosur bids final farewell to tennis (The Age)

You've been an unbelievable inspiration for all of us,” Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley told Stosur as she retired from professional tennis.

He was previously deputy editor of The Sun-Herald and a federal political reporter in Canberra.Connect via “[She’s] such a champion on the court and off the court. dreaming as a little kid and to be able to finish here all these years later in front of friends and family and all the Aussie fans who have supported me forever. Though prepared for retirement, Stosur said she would miss the regular interaction with her many friends in the tennis world while on tour. the same thing. [sign up for our Sport newsletter here](https://www.theage.com.au/link/follow-20170101-p56jal). She’s one of the kindest, most genuine, nicest, humble people I know. “When I was young she was one of my idols,” Schuurs said. It was loud. It was full. 1 in doubles, holding that title for 61 weeks. She is a former world No.

'Thank you': Stosur in tears as legendary 24-year career ends (Fox Sports)

'Thank you': Stosur in tears as legendary 24-year career ends.

Live Coverage of ATP + WTA Tour Tournaments including Every Finals Match. Watch Tennis Live with beIN SPORTS on Kayo. Australian tennis great Sam Stosur has officially retired from the sport following a loss in the first round of the mixed doubles at the Australian Open.

Teary Stosur retires from tennis (The West Australian)

Samantha Stosur's professional tennis career has come to an emotional end after she lost her mixed doubles first-round match at the Australian Open.

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Australian grandmaster Sam Stosur says goodbye to tennis with an ... (Football)

Samantha Stosur's successful tennis career came to an emotional end after a first-round loss in the Australian Open mixed doubles match to Matthew Ebden.

https://7news.com.au/sport/tennis/watch-aussie-great-sam-stosur-bids-farewell-to-tennis-with-emotional-exit-at-australian-open-c-9519520 Australian grandmaster Sam Stosur says goodbye to tennis with an emotional end at the Australian Open Australian grandmaster Sam Stosur says goodbye to tennis with an emotional end at the Australian Open Stosur won the Australian Open women’s doubles with Zhang Shaui in 2019 and the mixed doubles title at Melbourne Park in 2005 with her compatriot Scott Draper.

Sam Stosur ends incredible career with Australian Open farewell at ... (ABC News)

Overcome with emotion after receiving a standing ovation from the Melbourne Park crowd, Sam Stosur reflects on her retirement as she says goodbye to the ...

I hope to stay in touch with her for the rest of our lives." She's really one of those gems, those angels. "Everyone around her says the same thing. It's no secret. "It's been nothing but incredible. I felt incredible support.

Sam Stosur ends grandest of careers (Australian Open)

A magnificent pro career concluded on Saturday at Australian Open 2023, when Sam Stosur officially hung her racquets up after more than 20 years on the ...

not to get ahead of yourself and look ahead in the draw,” Stosur recalled of 2002 with a smile. “I'm in a pretty lucky position to be in, to do what I've done. “I do remember eventually playing Hingis in the fourth round here. She debuted in qualifying in 2000 – 23 years ago! Following her success Down Under, she combined with Lisa Raymond for her first Grand Slam women’s doubles title at the US Open. And she said, ‘oh my God, your career’, and I was just like, ‘I know, I had a good run’. I know I've done everything I can to be the best I can at any given moment. “I was completely out of my depth … Obviously, you've got to practise your whole game, but I think you win with your weapons… That was always my intention. “Greta was a good player but I was just like, 'no I have to play Hingis in the next round' and so that was a good learning curve … And she goes: ‘A good run?

Stosur's teary farewell to professional tennis (Wide World of Sports)

She and Matthew Ebden lost their first round mixed doubles match against Demi Schuurs and Nikola Mektic on day six of the Australian Open. After winning the ...

"I've been very blessed to have the career that I've had and been able to do it in a way that I've always been able to enjoy it with the people around me." "It's just the joy of playing and I've been lucky to have the success that I've had and obviously that's what we do it for. "That's what makes me the most upset, is not being able to go to all these tournaments to see all the people that I love as regularly and to enjoy all these experiences with them. "I love being able to do what I love and to have the support from all of you is incredible, so thank you." "Dreaming as a little kid and being able to finish here all these years late in front of friends and family and the Aussie fans who have supported me forever, thank you so much. "I can't believe the journey that I've been able to get on.

Sam Stosur reduced to tears in heartbreaking farewell at Australian ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Aussie tennis great Sam Stosur bid an emotional farewell at the Australian Open on Saturday night. Read more here.

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