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Former WTA #1 ranked player Amelie Mauresmo announces that she'll be retiring from tour after 10 years.
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“I had to make a decision, which became evident in the last few months and weeks. When you grew older, it’s more difficult to stay at the top.”
This was taken from a press confrence (one filled with tears) held in France when
Amelie Mauresmo announced her retirement to the tennis world.
She had a glorious ten year career, and I admired her as a player, but i'm glad she finally decided to announce her retirement.
Because after her amazing 2006 season everything just went down-the-hill.
“Even if I’ve learned to never say never,” the Frenchwoman said. “The players you are thinking about stopped earlier than me before coming back.”..her remarks on a possible comeback if ever..
As to why I'm glad that she announced her retirement.. she's thirty years old, the average age of the women's top ten is 23.8..seven years is a big difference in age in my opinion..
But best wishes to Amelie on her future endevors.
While we've lost one of the greats on tour....2010 brings the return of the great Justine Henin.
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