Article by Luminița Paul – published on Saturday, 09 August 2025, 20:12 / Updated on Saturday, 09 August 2025 20:12
Caroline Garcia (31 years old, the number 200 WTA) disputes the last career matches, she will say stop after the US Open. The French player, who married on July 21, has the decision made and hopes that the new chapter will bring “joy and light” in her life.
She can already count the weeks until her decision is rounded, but Caroline Garcia is reconciled with the idea of withdrawal.
At the beginning of the year he announced that the 2025 will be the last season of the career, and the US Open is the tour that will put the foundation with memories, matches, victories, defeats, emotions, titles, friends, smiles and tears.
“I'm glad I managed to play a bit this year”Said Garcia, who had an emotional festivity at Roland Garros, after which he did not return to the field to Cincinnati. Where he won in round 1 in front of the British Sonay Kartal, 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 and will meet in the second round Karolina Muchova, Favorita 11.
“Obviously, my body didn't help me so much, so I didn't play as much as I wanted at first. But it seems I will be able to finish my career as healthy as possible at this time”.
Caroline Garcia: “It was a special day!”
Meanwhile Garcia married on July 21 with her long -time partner, Spanish Borja Duranwith which it makes a popular podcast, The Tennis Insider Club.
“It was such a special day, obviously,” he told Tennis. “It was even better than in our dreams. We did things in our own way and we were very happy to have all friends and family there to celebrate our special day with us“She added.
Along with friends, family and other players like Alize Cornet, Diane Parry and Clara BurelGarcia and Duran had the wedding at La Torre del Remei, a picturesque place located very convenient on the border between France and Spain.
“A lot of people will say it was a special day, but it was special!”, Stress Caro. “For a few days after that, we were very emotional, reminding us different times. It really meant a lot,” she added.
Caroline Garcia: “I don't want to play tennis just to play tennis”
With only 31 years, Garcia could join many players in the circuit who are competitive at over 30, almost 40 or over, as in the case of Venus Williams, but Garcia looks at things differently.
“Some people do not understand and say, “Oh, but you are young,” but I have been here for a long time. I had ups and downs, I went through difficult times, as a level, as a result, as a person and related to how much I suffered“Caroline continued.
Caroline Garcia in her latest match played at Roland Garros, in 2025 Photo: Guliver/Gettyimages
11WTA titles at Simple and another 8 in double has Caroline Garcia in the track
“I don't want to play tennis just to play tennis. I was at the top and I know why it takes to be there again, but I don't have the strength and I don't know if it's about motivation, but I can't do it anymore. And it's okay. At one point, you have to take it on another road, open another chapter of your life. I hope this new chapter will bring much more joy and light into my life”, He still hopes the French player.
In her CV will always remain the title from the WTA Finals 2022, the two Grand Slam trophies, along with Kristina Mladenovic, Roland Garros 2016 and 2022, the semifinal from the US Open 2022 and the final from Roland Garros 2017 to Simple, Victoria in Fed Cup 2019 with the team. As young as she is, it's not a little at all. And it's forever.
