The world of tennis has taken to social media to send their wishes to Ana Ivanovic after she announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 29.
The former world No.1 announced her decision on Wednesday evening in a live video uploaded to her Facebook account. During her career, the Serbian spent 12 weeks as world No. 1, clinched the 2008 French Open title and play in 48 consecutive grand slam tournaments. Ivanovic is the first and so far only Serbian female grand slam champion since the country’s independence in 1992.
Shortly after the announcement, tributes poured in from both present and past players. Billie Jean King said that she would miss Ivanovic’s ‘spectacular smile‘ and Carline Wozniacki said she ‘will be missed on the tour‘.
Best wishes in retirement, @AnaIvanovic! pic.twitter.com/LOHpnmvrtt
— Miami Open (@MiamiOpen) 28 December 2016
@AnaIvanovic enjoy your retirement. You had a great career! Time to do all the things after tennis that you want to do.
— Greg Rusedski (@GregRusedski1) 28 December 2016
#ThankYouAna for the passion and excitement over the years. A champion retires from the sport today 🏆 https://t.co/5qkLWDZ2Rj
— Rogers Cup Toronto (@rogerscup) 28 December 2016
@AnaIvanovic Best wishes with your future endeavors. Will miss seeing that spectacular smile! 😁 Once a champion, always a champion. 🏆 💖
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) 28 December 2016
. @AnaIvanovic has announced her retirement from tennis. She reached the #fedcupfinal in 2012 but never laid her hands on the trophy. pic.twitter.com/2nqtWz7QN8
— Fed Cup (@FedCup) 28 December 2016
Former World No.1 @AnaIvanovic officially announces retirement. pic.twitter.com/YO97eSd2B0
— WTA (@WTA) 28 December 2016
Thank you for making me love this sport the way I do today, @AnaIvanovic. Just be happy. pic.twitter.com/lkoDmoSCL7
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) 28 December 2016
@AnaIvanovic Will miss you on tour! Good luck and enjoy the next chapter. 🙌🏼
— Laura Robson (@laurarobson5) 28 December 2016
Will miss you on tour, but excited for you and what your new chapter has to bring😘 see you soon!!😊😊 https://t.co/twK95j9Dnl
— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) 28 December 2016
wish you nothing but the best. #ajde! https://t.co/T2sHsL8rDI
— Jamie Hampton (@Jamie_Hampton) 28 December 2016
World No.1 ✓
Grand Slam Champion ✓#ThankYouAna pic.twitter.com/O1waXNlhPH— WTA (@WTA) 28 December 2016
