Camila Giorgi, the enigmatic Italian tennis star, has quietly retired from the sport, leaving the tennis world in a state of surprise. Her name recently appeared on the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s (ITIA) retired players list, confirming her departure from the tour.
Giorgi’s decision to retire came as a shock, as she had not publicly announced her intentions. She had not entered the recent Roland Garros tournament, but her absence had not raised any immediate concerns. The 32-year-old’s last competitive match was at the Miami Open, where she lost to world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the second round.
Throughout her career, Giorgi was known for her aggressive style of play and powerful groundstrokes. She won four WTA Tour titles, including the prestigious Montreal tournament in 2021. Her best Grand Slam result was a quarterfinal appearance at Wimbledon in 2018.
Giorgi’s retirement marks the end of an era in Italian tennis. She was one of the country’s most successful female players in recent years, alongside Flavia Pennetta and Francesca Schiavone. Her departure leaves a void in the Italian team and will be a significant loss for the sport.
By declaring herself retired, Giorgi will need to make herself available for out-of-competition testing for at least six months if she has any change of heart down the road. However, given her lack of public statements and social media activity, it seems unlikely that she will return to the tour anytime soon.
