By Erik Gudris | @ATNTennis | Thursday, January 11, 2024
Former High 40 singles participant Ryan Harrison introduced his retirement from tennis on social media.
The 31-year-old Harrison, who has been coping with accidents and well being points, made the announcement on Tuesday. Harrison underwent surgical procedure on the finish of 2019 to heal a torn proper extensor tendon however has not recovered since then.
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“With the New 12 months kicking off it begins a brand new chapter in my life,” Harrison mentioned. “After a protracted battle with well being points over the previous couple of years, the time has come for me to place an finish to my taking part in profession.”
Ryan Harrison, former prime 40 singles participant, and French Open doubles champion with Michael Venus, broadcasts his retirement on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/q9NxvTRvnF
— Erik Gudris (@ATNtennis) January 9, 2024
Harrison, who reached a profession excessive No. 40 singles rating, gained one ATP singles title in Memphis in 2017. That was the identical yr he gained the Roland Garros males’s doubles title with Michael Venus.
Victory for @ryanharrison92 & Michael Venus!
Their first Main title collectively! #RG17 pic.twitter.com/TBgx1ABUpN
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“I couldn’t be extra grateful for the moments I had on court docket,” Harrison mentioned. “Representing the USA in each Davis Cup and the Olympics in singles and doubles will at all times be among the proudest moments of my life. ”