Sam Stosur set to retire at 2023 Australian Open

Samantha Stosur competed on the WTA Tour for more than 20 years and after retiring from singles last year, she will say goodbye to doubles in 2023.

After playing her last match at the 2022 Australian Open against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, the 38-year-old Australian then signed up for one more event, which took place in Strasbourg in May, which was her last singles match.

However, she continued competing in doubles as she finished the 2021 season as world no. 16, after winning the US Open alongside Shuai Zhang. But now, the five-time Grand Slam champion announced, that the 2023 Australian Open will be her last event.

"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. 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."

"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 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."

"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.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. 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."

"For now, I’m looking forward to getting on the court one last time in front of my amazing fans, who are the reason I go out there and play the sport I love, and enjoying this wonderful ride one last time."