Former Grand Slam winner Stosur to finish singles career at Australian Open – More Sport – Tennis – The Women’s Game

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Sam Stosur has announced that the 2022 Australian Open will be her final singles event, one that follows a remarkable singles career.  Stosur is a former Grand Slam winner, having won the US Open in 2011.

Sam Stosur Retirement

  • The upcoming Australian Open will be Sam Stosur’s final singles event.
  • The 2022 Australian Open will be her 20th appearance in the Aussie Grand Slam.
  • Stosur is a former singles Grand Slam winner, having won the US Open in 2011.

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Stosur’s retirement announcement was made via her Instagram account.  Writing to her followers, the tennis player said:

“I’m so excited and very grateful to play in my 20th AO in a couple of weeks time,” wrote Stosur, who made her Australian Open debut in 2002.

“A huge thank you to Tennis Australia for giving me this opportunity to finish my singles career at my home Grand Slam. It really means a lot to me to be able to finish in front of my family, friends and Aussie fans who have stuck by me through thick and thin.

“I’m sure it’s going to be a mix of emotions but I wouldn’t want it any…

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