French Open history: 2013, Jo Wilfried Tsonga defeats Roger Federer in straights at RG. Federer’s season wasn’t that bad at that point, beating Tsonga himself in Australia in a 5 set epic. Tsonga would lose to Ferrer in the semis. No highlights of this on YT, but here’s the MP
Recently retired players not at French Open this year including Federer, Serena Williams, Barty
Tennis NewsSunday, 14 May 2023 at 03:30
The
upcoming French Open will have major absences due to players who have retired
in recent times, including Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Ashleigh Barty
The
uncertainty surrounding Rafael Nadal's participation in the French Open is
undoubtedly going to give the tournament a different flavor. However, it is not
the only factor that will alter a draw that has always been full of stars. This
year, fans will have to lament the notable absences of several important tennis
players who retired since 2022.
South
African Kevin Anderson retired after the 2022 Miami Open. Despite his
quiet personality, he was a fan favorite, having reached two Grand Slam finals
and world No. 5.
One of the
most beloved tennis players for locals is Gilles Simon, who won 14
titles in his career and participated in 17 clay Grand Slams. At 37 years old,
he retired at the Paris Masters 1000 with a defeat against Felix
Auger-Aliassime. Another local player that fans will miss is Jo-Wilfred
Tsonga, who played his last match at the 2022 French Open and lost in the
first round against Casper Ruud.
On the
women's side, three great absences stand out from players who were former world
No. 1s and won several Grand Slams each. This includes Belgian Kim Clijsters,
who returned to tennis in 2020 but did not win any matches on the tour due to
injuries. Therefore, she did not return to the court at the French Open and
stopped playing in April 2022.
Australian Ashleigh
Barty, the 2019 French Open champion, was one of the most loved players on
the tour. The athlete retired in 2022 at the age of 25, just weeks after
winning the Australian Open and being world No. 1. Barty decided to hang up her
racket to "pursue new dreams," although there are still fans who
would like to see the 3-time Grand Slam champion return.
Roger
Federer is one of
the greatest legends of the sport, and without a doubt, the public of the
Philippe Chatrier Court will miss the 20-time Grand Slam champion. Although
Federer never managed to overcome the absolute dominator Rafael Nadal at Roland
Garros, he did reach four finals (all defeats against the Spaniard) and became
the champion in 2009 by defeating the Swede Robin Soderling.
OTD in 2009: Federer wins the French Open. One of my favourite moments. #RolandGarros
Serena
Williams is
probably the most recognized player in WTA history worldwide. The 23-time Grand
Slam champion was a favorite and one of the most loved players on any court she
played, including the French Open. The French public saw the former world No. 1
lifting the trophy in 2002, 2013, and 2015, in addition to the defeat in the
2016 final against the Spanish Garbine Muguruza. Williams retired after her
participation in the 2022 US Open, after her defeat in the third round against
Ajla Tomljanovic.
With that, Serena Williams wins her third French Open and an amazing 20th career Grand Slam..while overcoming the flu
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