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Anett Kontaveit: Former WTA Tour world number two will retire after Wimbledon

Former world number two Anett Kontaveit has announced her retirement from tennis due to a condition in her back.

The Estonian said the problem "does not allow for full-scale training or continued competition" and explained Wimbledon will be her last tournament.

The 27-year-old's best result in a grand slam tournament was reaching the Australian Open quarter-finals in 2020.

"Tennis has given and taught me a lot," Kontaveit said.

She added in a statement on Instagram: "It has been important for me to bring the Estonian flag to the tennis courts and to be able to play in front of my supporters and fans all over the world.