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Caroline Garcia, once ranked world No. 4 and celebrated for her aggressive play and openness, has confirmed that the 2025 French Open will mark her final tournament.
In announcing her retirement, the 31-year-old shares her excitement for a new chapter after dedicating over 25 years of her life to tennis.
Early Career and WTA Success
Breaking Through
Garcia turned professional as a teenager, quickly climbing the rankings with powerful groundstrokes and fierce determination.
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Over her 15-year career, she captured 11 WTA singles titles, including three at the Premier Mandatory level (one step below a Grand Slam).
Doubles Glory at Roland Garros
In 2016 and again in 2022, Garcia teamed with Kristina Mladenovic to win the women’s doubles crown in Paris—the first French duo to do so in 45 years.
Peak Achievements
WTA Finals Champion
The highlight of her singles career came in 2022, when she qualified as the sixth seed for the season-ending WTA Finals.
She topped her round-robin group featuring the world No. 1 and then defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the championship match.
Grand Slam Singles Best
That same year, Garcia reached her first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open, cementing her status among the game’s elite.
Although she never lifted a singles Grand Slam trophy, her run to the last four in New York remains a career milestone.
Candid Battles: Mental Health and Injuries
Garcia has been remarkably frank about the pressures of pro tennis, from abusive online trolls to the toll of injuries.
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After struggling with a foot injury and battling an eating disorder, she opened up about tears and sleepless nights in interviews—helping to break the stigma around athletes’ mental-health struggles.
The Decision to Retire
Garcia wrote on social media:
“Dear tennis, it’s time to say goodbye… After 15 years competing at the highest level, and more than 25 years putting every second of my life into it, I feel ready to start a new chapter,”
She plans to play a handful of events before hanging up her racket.
Her last match on French soil begins on May 25 at Roland Garros, where she’ll bid farewell in front of her home crowd.
Legacy and What Lies Ahead
Beyond trophies and rankings, Garcia will be remembered for her courage in discussing mental health and for her exciting, all-court style.
As she steps away from professional play, fans can look forward to her insights on tennis and life in future media projects.
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