Vasek Pospisil Retires After National Bank Open

Vasek Pospisil, the Canadian tennis player and 2014 Wimbledon men's doubles champion with Jack Sock, has announced his retirement, with his final tournament set to be the upcoming National Bank Open in Toronto. Over his 18-year professional career, Pospisil reached career-high rankings of No. 25 in singles and No. 4 in doubles, and played a crucial role in helping Canada secure its first-ever Davis Cup title in 2022. He faced significant physical challenges, including injuries and surgeries, but remained active on tour and a strong advocate for player rights. Pospisil co-founded the Professional Tennis Players' Association with Novak Djokovic and supported player interests through legal action and unionization efforts. His decision to retire is due to mental and physical fatigue as well as a desire to pursue new interests. The tennis community, including Tennis Canada, has widely praised his contributions, especially as fellow Canadian Eugenie Bouchard also prepares to retire at the National Bank Open.