Steve Johnson shares his decision to retire from tennis at Indian Wells, a tournament that holds special memories for him due to growing up there. He expresses that the tennis experience had become more of a job than a source of enjoyment, and the travel with young children added to the challenge.
Johnson reminisces about his time at USC, where he honed his skills under coach Peter Smith, and shares highlights of his career such as playing Roger Federer at Wimbledon. When asked about his greatest accomplishment, Johnson expresses pride in being a fierce competitor who never cheated the game of tennis. As he enters the next phase of his life, Johnson looks forward to spending more time with his family and possibly taking a break from the gym and travel. Throughout the conversation, Johnson expresses his gratitude for his tennis career and the people he’s met along the way.
Steve Johnson in 2024
Currently the world no.242, Johnson played his last match on the 4th of March when he lost to world no.134 Emilio Nava 6-7(6) 7-6(10) 6-4 in the qualifications in Indian Wells (draw).
This year the American has managed to achieve a 2-3 record.