Lucie Safarova

37-Year-Old

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DOB 2/4/1987

Handedness L

Calls end to career

May 29, 2019

Safarova officially announced her retirement from professional tennis Wednesday following her and partner Dominika Cibulkova's first-round doubles loss (6-4, 6-0) to Sofia Kenin and Andrea Petkovic, WTATennis.com reports.

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The 32-year-old previously hinted in November that her career would come to an end at some point in 2019 and ultimately decided to hang up her racket at Roland-Garros after some minor injuries prevented a proper sendoff earlier in the schedule. The French Open was the site of one of the crowning achievements of her singles career, as the former World No. 5 finished as a runner-up to Serena Wiliams in 2015. Safarova enjoyed more success in doubles play, peaking at a No. 1 ranking and claiming five Grand Slam crowns, including two in Paris.

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Adds FedCup to farewell tour

April 10, 2019

Safarova (wrist) will play for Team Czech Republic during the FedCup's World Group Play-Offs, which begin April 20.

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Extends plans to retire

Wrist

March 19, 2019

Safarova (wrist) will retire after the Prague Open, freelance reporter Karel Knap reports.

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Won't play Australian Open

Wrist

January 4, 2019

Safarova won't play in the Australian Open due to wrist tendinitis, Stephanie Myles of Tennis.life reports.

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Will retire after Australian Open

Undisclosed

November 10, 2018

Safarova will retire after the Australian Open in January, Stephanie Myles of Tennis.life reports.

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Ends 2018 season early

Undisclosed

September 16, 2018

Safarova announced on Instagram Sunday that she is ending her 2018 season.

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