Pablo Cuevas officially retires

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Guillaume Nonque

le 25/09/2024 à 13h38

1 min to read

Cuevas Rio de Janeiro

Pablo Cuevas officially announced his retirement from professional tennis on Tuesday. At the age of 38, the Uruguayan brings an end to a career spanning more than 20 years.

He was one of the top 20 players on the planet, reaching his highest ranking (19th) in August 2016. He won 6 ATP titles, including the biggest (ATP 500), also in 2016, on the clay of Rio de Janeiro. He is also known for his touch and the few strokes of genius he has graced us with over the course of his career (see video below).

His retirement seemed almost inevitable in recent seasons. Hampered by injuries, Cuevas had only played 10 games for 3 wins in 2023 and only 2 games for as many losses in 2024. He explained that he was now going to devote himself to his family life, while maintaining his link with tennis to share everything he had learned "during this unforgettable journey".

Pablo Cuevas: "This trip began with dreams... with the innocence of a child who wanted to become a tennis player. From kayaking on the Uruguay River to the Philippe Chatrier court, how many memorable experiences... reality has surpassed dreams.
Tennis was more than a sport, it was my passion, my daily motivation, and the reason I woke up every morning with the desire to be better. [...]

The end has come, but I'll continue to be linked to tennis, because I love it, and it would be very unfair to it if I couldn't share everything I've learned on this unforgettable journey."