Tennis. Australian Open – Alice Garnett, her farewell to Australia? “Thanks…”

Alice Garnett Not sure when she last played Australian Open Circuit. But, it looks a lot like… La Niçoise, it's IIt was his 68th consecutive Grand Slam. The French benefited from a wild card to compete in the event. Unfortunately, the 34-year-old didn't make it past the first round this year, dominated by younger qualifiers. Maria Timofeeva, 6-2, 6-4. Probably his last match Australia. On Instagram, the horn He struggled to write a farewell message without promising that she would never return. It's hard to imagine going back after this speech.

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“It's a love story, dude.”

“If this Australian Open is my last tournament, I can't help but think about everything Australia has given me throughout my career.

– Beginning of this incredible streak of Grand Slam appearances in 2007 (2)

– My first 4th round at GS in 2009 and my first (and only) quarter final in 2022 (3.4)

– WTA title in Hobart in 2016 (5)

– Wins at Hopman Cup in 2014 (6) and Fed Cup in 2019 (7)

So many intense memories that will always connect me to this country in a special way. It was an honor and a thrill to play at Melbourne Park and I was lucky enough to experience it 19 times! The atmosphere there is almost unparalleled. I'm a little down at the moment, but there are plenty of reasons to be happy. It's a love story, dude. Thanks.”

“If I want a good season…“

In a press conference after the loss, the Habs spoke of their exhaustion. If I want to have a good season, I have to go back to work, and that won't be easy either.. I don't want to chase rankings anymore. I've been chasing it all my life. I'm obviously thinking about the Paris Games, but that's not really a goal. I'm not racing, the girls in front of me are playing well. This race is tiring. Now I want to take it even easier. Last year I also did 125 and it destroyed my willpower and my healthA pro since 2005, the end is near. An eternity.