London, Aug 19 (AP) — Former British No. 1 tennis player Kyle Edmund has announced his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 30. Edmund's career highlights include winning two ATP titles and becoming only the second British man after Andy Murray to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open in 2018.
Edmund also played a crucial role in the Great Britain team that won the Davis Cup, marking the country's first victory in the event in 79 years. He represented Britain at the 2016 Olympic Games as well.
Edmund's promising career faced significant challenges due to a knee injury that required three surgeries, sidelining him from the tour for nearly two years. "The last five years have taken a toll with three surgeries and other injuries," Edmund expressed in a statement released by the Lawn Tennis Association. "My body is telling me it's finally reached the endpoint."
Reflecting on his career, Edmund stated, "Looking back, I can say I tried my absolute best and my hardest to get back to where I was. There are no regrets whatsoever." His final match was a defeat in the Nottingham Challenger final against Jack Pinnington Jones last month. (AP) UNG
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