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Former World No 2 Anett Kontaveit to retire after Wimbledon due to back injury

the associated press • June 20, 2023, 20:44:12 IST
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Anett Kontaveit has lumbar disc degeneration and said it “does not allow for full-scale training or continued competition."

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Former World No 2 Anett Kontaveit to retire after Wimbledon due to back injury

London: Former second-ranked tennis player Anett Kontaveit will retire after Wimbledon because of a back injury. The 27-year-old Estonian has lumbar disc degeneration and said it “does not allow for full-scale training or continued competition." “Today I am announcing that I am ending my career as a competitive athlete,” she posted on Instagram. “It is impossible to continue at the top level in such a highly competitive field.” Kontaveit’s best result in a Grand Slam tournament was reaching the Australian Open quarterfinals in 2020. Wimbledon starts on July 3. Read all the  Latest News,  Trending News,  Cricket News,  Bollywood News, India News and  Entertainment News here. Follow us on  Facebook,  Twitter and  Instagram.

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