By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday February 21, 2024
Ace maven Ivo Karlovic, the previous World No.14 who stands No.2 on the ATP’s all-time ace checklist, has made his retirement from the ATP Tour official. He had been out of motion since Indian Wells in 2021.
The person who holds single-match ace information for the Australian Open (75), Roland Garros (55), US Open (61) and Davis Cup (career-high 78), posted a message on social media on Thursday.
“A few of you have got seen that it’s been some time since I performed a match and nonetheless ask me every day if and after I’ll be returning to the tour. I’m sorry to disappoint, however with this letter, I wish to make it official and eventually announce my retirement,” he wrote.
“I’ve had a really gratifying, unorthodox and lengthy profession coming from extraordinarily humble beginnings, particularly for a tennis participant. Croatia was a really totally different nation within the 80s and 90s after I was rising up, and I’m very pleased with my accomplishments and what I’ve been in a position to overcome.”
Expensive followers and mates,
I hope this submit finds you all in good spirits and with a robust backhand!
A few of you have got seen that it’s been some time since I performed a match and nonetheless ask me every day if and after I’ll be returning to the tour. I’m sorry to disappoint,…
— ivo karlovic (@ivokarlovic) February 21, 2024
Karlovic, presently 44, was an eight-time ATP title winner, and reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 2009.
“I’d prefer to thank all of the coaches and individuals who have been concerned in and contributed to my growth as a tennis participant,” he wrote. “With out you this lucky journey wouldn’t have been potential. My household supplied super assist and I like them immensely. I’m wanting ahead to persevering with to spend time with them doing issues which can be vital to us and that fulfill us.
“To all of you who have been followers and supporters all through the years, thanks for being part of my journey. I like you all and I hope to see you once more. I’ll keep near tennis and attempt to share my data and the entire unimaginable experiences on tour with new generations of tennis gamers. The journey continues and the main focus will get redirected. I’m grateful.”
