Maryna Zanevska has announced that she would retire from professional tennis after this year’s US Open. Zanevska, who was born in Ukraine but has been a member of the Belgium team since 2016, began her career in 2009.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Zanevska revealed that she has had back pain for the previous four years. Zanevska explained her choice by stating that she has reached a stage when she can no longer deliver what is necessary to play professional tennis at the highest level.
While talking to a newsletter she made public her decision: “It’s time to say goodbye to tennis for now. I have been struggling with back pain for the last 4 years, and I got to the point where I can’t give tennis what’s required to be competitive on the highest level of this extremely difficult, demanding sport.
She further added: “I have decided to play Us Open as my final tournament before stepping away from my career. And who knows what’s future holds for me. Will I ever make come back on tour or will have other challenges in life? I don’t know that, but what I know for sure is that I am happy and released with my decision and have so much exciting plans.”
Maryna Zanevska in 2023
Now the world no.114, Maryna played her last match on the 3rd of July when she was defeated by world no.424 Barbora Strycova 6-1 7-5 in the 1st round in Wimbledon (draw).
This season Maryna has managed to achieve a composed 9-14 win-loss record. Maryna Zanevska’s most significant result of the year was getting to the semifinal in Lyon.