Caroline Garcia Retires From Tennis After US Open Loss

Caroline Garcia, a prominent French tennis player with 11 WTA singles titles including the 2022 WTA Finals championship, retired after her first-round loss to Kamilla Rakhimova at the 2025 US Open. The 31-year-old, who reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 4 and won two Grand Slam doubles titles, announced earlier in 2025 that she would conclude her professional career this year. Garcia expressed mixed emotions about ending her journey on court but felt at peace with her decision and was grateful for her accomplishments. Fellow players such as Paula Badosa, Danielle Collins, and Belinda Bencic publicly shared heartfelt messages wishing her success beyond tennis. Garcia's final season was impacted by injuries, and she openly criticized the culture of glorifying players who compete through pain. Recently married, she closed this chapter of her life with gratitude and optimism for the future.