Sam Stosur confirms singles retirement at 2022 Australian Open

Former World No.4 Samantha Stosur has confirmed that the upcoming Australian Open will be the last tournament of her singles career.

The 2011 US Open champion took to Instagram to thank her family, friends and fans for their support. Stosur also thanked Tennis Australia for giving her the opportunity to end her singles career at Melbourne Park, an event she has participated in for the last 20 years.

"I’m so excited and very grateful to play in my 20th AO in a couple of weeks time," wrote Stosur. "A huge thank you to @tennisaustralia for giving me this opportunity to finish my singles career at my home Grand Slam. It really means a lot to me to be able to finish in front of my family, friends and Aussie fans who have stuck by me through thick and thin.

"I’m sure it’s going to be a mix of emotions but I wouldn’t want it any other way as I always thought I’d finish playing in Australia. I do however plan to play the rest of the year in doubles but this will close the first chapter of my career."

Currently ranked World No.382, the 37-year old was granted a wildcard entry to the event which begins on January 17th. Although she will end her singles career Down Under, Stosur will continue to play doubles until the end of the 2022 season.