ALIZE Cornet ended her tennis profession after dropping within the first spherical of the French Open to seventh seed from China Zheng Qinwen 6-2 and 6-1, Tuesday (28/5).
Cornet holds the report as the feminine tennis participant with essentially the most consecutive appearances in Grand Slam tournaments.
The 34-year-old ended his 19-year tennis profession with French Open organizers displaying a video about his profession.
The French tennis participant, who was showing at Roland Garros for the twentieth time, after making his first look at a Grand Slam event on the age of 15, appeared very emotional.
In his speech after the match, Cornet stated, “It is a heavy and emotional day for me. I’m ending my profession that has lasted nearly 20 years and can begin a brand new chapter in my life.”
“I want I may carry out higher however I’ve proven all my talents,” he continued.
Cornet appeared 69 occasions in consecutive Grand Slam tournaments all through his profession, beginning with the 2007 Australian Open.
In complete, Cornet appeared 72 occasions in Grand Slam tournaments together with his finest achievement being reaching the quarter-finals of the Australian Open 2022. (bbc/Z-1)
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