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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