Tennis
VIDEO. Former world number 4 withdrew from Australian Open
Former world number 4 in singles and former doubles leader Samantha Stosur He ended his professional career.
The 38-year-old Australian played a mixed doubles farewell match at the Australian Open. In the first round, she lost to Demi Schurs / Nikola Mektic (Netherlands / Croatia) duo with compatriot Matthew Ebden.
Australian Open. Mixed doubles first round
Samantha Stosur / Matthew Ebden – Demi Schurs / Nikola Mektic – 6:4, 3:6, 6-10
Note that in singles Samantha didn’t have much success in the home major (two advances to the fourth round), but there were wins in doubles and mixed doubles.
An emotional farewell 🇦🇺
Thank you @bambamsam30 💙 pic.twitter.com/bgWQxbO3ea
— TennisAustralia (@TennisAustralia) January 21, 2023
Source: Sport UA
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