Alright tennis fans, grab your tissues because Fabio Fognini, one of the most charismatic and fiery players of our time, has just announced his retirement from professional tennis! Yes, you read that right – the 38-year-old Italian, winner of 9 ATP titles and once ranked 9th in the world, has decided to hang up his racket and say goodbye to the courts. And not just anywhere, but at Wimbledon, one of the most prestigious tournaments on the planet!
Fognini made this tough call in agreement with his family, especially his wife Flavia, because, as he says, after this tournament he would lose a lot of points and didn’t have the will to grind through lower-tier Challenger events again. His biggest wish was to bow out on a big stage, and Wimbledon was the perfect place for that.
For those who don’t know, Fognini was a crowd favorite, especially at the Serbia Open where he often played and was a great friend to our players, including Novak Djokovic. His career was full of ups and downs, but he left an unforgettable mark on the tennis world. He won the Monte Carlo Masters and played a final against Lajović, and today he’s proud of everything he achieved.
In a statement to Kurir, Fognini said, “Today I say goodbye to tennis after the match with Djokovic and Koboli. I’m proud of all I’ve accomplished in my career and glad I had the chance to announce this decision at this renowned tournament.”
This emotional moment will surely be remembered, and we’ll all miss Fognini – not just as a player, but as someone who brought passion and energy to every match.
If you thought this was the end, think again! Fognini may have finished his pro tennis career, but his legend will live forever. And now, as he says farewell to the court, we can only wonder – who’s next to take his place in the hearts of fans?
And hey, if you’ve got a funny story or favorite Fognini moment, drop it in the comments. Let’s keep this story alive through you!
