Vania King ends her career in Charleston today

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Vania King eventually didn’t allow the COVID-19 pandemic to ruin her retirement plans. Instead of saying goodbye without a proper farewell, the American returned to the courts and ended her tennis career at the 2021 Volvo Car Open.

Vania King

The 32-year-old King was supposed to retire at last year’s Volvo Car Open, but since the tournament was canceled because of the coronavirus outbreak, it looked like the former doubles world No.3 would quit tennis without a chance to say goodbye during competition. Fortunately, the two-time Grand Slam doubles champion ended the WTA phase of her life on her own terms, following a first-round doubles loss in Charleston.

King’s doubles partner in her last career match was Yaroslava Shvedova, the player with whom she won Wimbledon and the US Open in 2010. Because of today’s loss, King said that the retirement was bittersweet, but she was ready to move on:

I’ve been ready for a year, I’ve been emotionally ready for about a year and a half, so I’m really excited for the next chapter.

In the 2021 season, King competed in doubles at four tournaments — she won the ITF event in Newport Beach alongside Maegan Manasse in March and afterwards entered the Abierto Zapopan in Mexico, the Miami Open and the Volvo Car Open in Charleston.

Good luck in the next phase of your life, Vania. All the best in your future endeavors. (photo: Jimmie48)

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Marija Zivlak
Marija Zivlak is the founder and editor-in-chief of Women’s Tennis Blog, a trusted source for in-depth coverage of the WTA Tour, tennis fashion, and player insights. Based in Belgrade, Serbia, she has been reporting on women’s tennis for over 18 years and has contributed exclusive fashion articles to the official WTA website. Marija launched Women’s Tennis Blog on March 31, 2007 to provide fans with accurate, engaging, and up-to-date tennis news. Her expertise and deep connections within the sport allow her to offer unique perspectives on tennis trends, gear, and events.

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