The Puerto Rican Monica Puig uploaded to his Instagram account an interview given to ESPN Tennis announcing his retirement as a professional tennis player. “After three difficult years fighting injuries and four surgeries, my body says enough”he wrote to his more than half a million followers.
The athlete who amazed the world with the feat achieved during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, adding to her record the gold medal -the first in the history of Puerto Rico- defeating in the final the most categorical version of Angelique Kerber, N 1 in the world and two-time Grand Slam champion during that year, she had commented on her social networks after returning to competition a few days ago at the Madrid Open that “she was back”. However, a few weeks later, she surprises the tennis universe with the announcement.
“During the 28 years of my life, tennis has been a constant. It has given me the most wonderful and memorable moments that I could have asked for. But sometimes good things come to an end. Today I announce my retirement from tennis.”.
Now occupying a new role as a commentator on ESPN Tennis, he has decided to put an end to a professional career that began in 2009 and extended to the present with temporary gaps due to injuries sustained. She concludes her career with a record made up of the WTA 250 in Strasbourg and the Olympic victory in Brazil, with a balance of 303 wins and 215 losses. She was No. 27 in the women’s ranking back in 2016, one of the most memorable years in her tennis history.
“This decision has not been easy because I would love to retire on my own terms but sometimes life has other plans and we must open new doors that give us other possibilities. I would also like to announce that I will be active in the world of tennis as a new member. of the ESPN family, venturing into many other sports that I am passionate about. I will also accompany young tennis players with programs and academies”.
“Puerto Rico, thank you for always supporting me. For being my strength and my home. Thank you for bringing me so much joy and love. Listening to our anthem on the podium for the first time in history with a gold medal, it will always be my fondest memory. beauty of my life and career. Thank you tennis. You have been everything. I owe you my life”, hill.
