Tennis
Djokovic: “This is the biggest win of my life”
Novak Djokovic praised Stefano Tsitsipas after winning the Australian Open, saying it was the best win of his career given what he’s been through over the last year.
Novak Djokovic (No.1) won the 10th Australian Open of his career by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas (No.3) 3-0 in the final and his post-match remarks were clearly emotional.
The Serbian tennis star praised and idolized Tsitsipas, spoke about how important it is for small countries like Serbia and Greece, which have no tradition in the sport, to have players at the highest level and stressed that this is the greatest win of his life.
Djokovic explained in detail the receipt of the trophy:
“First of all, I would like to say that I am moved by Stefanos’ words. Thank you for being so kind and respectful. We all agree that we’re both competitive on the pitch, but we respect and acknowledge each other. Congratulations on a great tournament. It was a great fight It’s definitely not your last final, you still have a lot of time ahead of you.”
I want to congratulate your team and family. I know how much time you spend trying to be a better player and person. You’re one of the most professional players I’ve ever met and one of the most interesting guys I know.
I just want to make a comment by closing Greece and Serbia. We are two small countries, without a tennis tradition, without many inspiring players who have reached this level. The message to all the young players around the world who see these images and dream of being where we are is one:
Keep dreaming, because anything is possible. Don’t let anyone take away your dream. It doesn’t matter where you come from. The more disadvantages and difficulties you have at the beginning, the bigger you will become. Stefanos and I are proof of that. Don’t let anyone take away your dream. Water it like a flower, find people who believe in this dream, dream and you will succeed.
What a journey this has been for me, my family and my team. I don’t take anything for granted. I know you tolerate me (ss his people). You see the harder side of my character. I appreciate the patience and love you give me. I don’t know if you will ever forgive me for what I have put before you. This trophy belongs to both you and me. Thanks for the love and support.
I have to say that this was one of the toughest tournaments for me in terms of challenge. Didn’t play last year and came back this year… I want to thank all the people who made Australia feel good to me. There’s a reason I play my best tennis in Australia, before the legendary Rod Laver. Thank you for giving again today.
I try to pinch myself and live in these moments. I know I talk a lot but try to bear with myself a little longer. Considering the circumstances, I can say that this is the greatest victory of my life.
I want to thank the organization, the volunteers, everyone who is part of this organization and who has been here every day. This year there was a record number of visitors. I know people were in the squares. Thanks for making it one of the biggest events.”
Source: sport 24
Saying goodbye to professional tennis in 2025 retired 27 players.
The most famous are Richard Gasquet, Fabio Fognini, Fernando Verdasco, Vasek Pospisil and Diego Schwartzman.
Ukrainian Vladislav Manafov He did not compete at the professional level for the entire year but did not announce his retirement.
He completed his professional career
Grégoire Barrere- Richardas Berankis
- Rohan Bopanna
- Pedro Cachin
- Salvatore Caruso
- Marius Kopil
- Marcus Daniell
- Ivan Dodig
- kyle edmund
- Ernesto Escobedo
- Christopher Eubanks
- Jonathan Esserick
- Fabio Fognini
- Richard Gasquet
- Martin Klizan
- Denis Kudla
- Gianluca the Wizard
- Nicolas Mahut
- Matve Middelkop
- Dennis Novak
- Vašek Pospisil
- Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi
- Albert Ramos-Vinolas
- Tim van Ruythoven
- Luke Saville
- Diego Schwartzman
- Fernando Verdasco
Tennis players who did not play during 2025 but did not announce their retirement
- André Begemann
- 🏳️ Teimuraz Gabashvili
- Fred Gil
- Emilio Gomez
- Marcel Ilhan
- 🏳️ Andrey Kuznetsov
- Juan Ignacio Londero
- Vladislav Manafov
- Fabrice Martin
- Gerald Meltzer
- Gonzalo Oliveira*
- Max Purcell**
- Milos Raonic
- Hunter Reese
- Blaj Rola
- Tennis Sandgren
- Weissborn himself
*– Oliveira was banned for using methamphetamine
** – Purcell was disqualified for use of prohibited substances
Source: Sport UA
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13 former tennis players have already announced their careers in 2025. end of career.
The most famous of the girls listed below are Simona Halep, Petra Kvitova, Alize Cornet, Caroline Garcia.
Ukrainian Lesya Tsurenko He has not played professionally since the fall of 2024, when he played for the Ukrainian national team in the KBDK Playoffs. Lesya did not announce the end of her career.
- Ysaline Bonaventure
- Eugenie Bouchard
- Alize Kornet
- Lauren Davis
- Andrea Gamis
- caroline garcía
- Simona Halep
- Michaela Krajicek
- Petra Kvitova
- Akiko Ohmae
- Bibiana Schofs
- Wang Qiang
- Yanina Wickmayer
Tennis players who did not play all year but did not announce their retirement
- Kaia Sofa
- Lesya Tsurenko
Tennis players who took a break from their careers due to motherhood
- Ounce Jabeur
- Daria Saville
- Anna Carolina Shmidlova
- Caroline Wozniacki
Source: Sport UA
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On Monday, December 29, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) last updated the rating in 2025.
As in principle, there have been no significant changes since the end of the Final Tournament in November.
Thus, Aryna Sabalenka finished the season on top. Also in the top 5 were Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova and Elena Rybakina.
As for Ukrainian women, the country’s best tennis player in 2025 is 14th-ranked Elina Svitolina. She is followed by Marta Kostyuk (26th) and Dayana Yastremskaya (27th). Alexandra Oleynikova also entered the top 100 at number 96.
There are six more representatives of Ukraine in the top 500: Yulia Starodubtseva, Angelina Kalinina, Daria Snigur, Anastasia Soboleva, Veronika Podrez and Katarina Zavatskaya.
The new season starts on January 2 – the United Cup team tournament will be held in Perth and Sydney, Australia. And on the 5th, the WTA 500 tournaments will start in Brisbane and the WTA 250 tournaments in Auckland. Sisters Kostyuk, Yastremskaya and Kichenok will play in Brisbane, while Svitolina and Starodubtseva will play in Auckland.
Ukrainian women in WTA singles rankings
Ukrainian women in WTA double the rankings
Source: Sport UA
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