Australian great Samantha Stosur will finish her tennis career after her doubles campaigns at this year's Australian Open, prompting an outpouring of love from within the sport.
abc.net.au/news/sam-stosur-retirement-australian-open-reaction/101856504Sam Stosur's revelation that the Australian Open will be her farewell to tennis has swiftly prompted a deluge of tears and tributes from within the sport.
"I feel so happy and grateful to have the opportunity to finish playing at my favourite slam – my home slam – in front of my Aussie fans, friends and family," said Stosur,"Even though I've made the decision to retire from the sport I absolutely love, a small part of me would be happy to keep playing forever.
"There are so many stand-out matches, some against legends of the sport, that make me look back and think how grateful I am for my career."Her news prompted effusive tributes, particularly from the Aussie female players she has worked with, guided and inspired over the years, headed by the words of friend, former coach and doubles partner Rennae Stubbs.
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