Over the past few years, several major tennis stars have stepped away from the sport, leaving fans to dream about possible comebacks. After Roger Federer’s farewell in 2022, Rafael Nadal followed in 2024, ending his career at the Davis Cup Finals. Earlier that same year, Andy Murray and 2020 US Open champion Dominic Thiem also announced their retirements after struggling with injuries.
Among the many goodbyes, Italy’s Camila Giorgi also bowed out, playing her final match at the 2024 Miami Open. But just a year later, the former top-ranked Italian seems to be rethinking her decision.
Giorgi Suggests a Return Might Be Possible
After her loss to Poland’s Iga Swiatek in Miami last year, Giorgi announced her retirement, concluding an 18-year professional career. However, in a recent interview, she revealed that a comeback might not be entirely off the table.
“Of course, you feel those emotions and think, ‘Why not leave a door open?’” Giorgi said. “Maybe I’d approach things differently this time—more lightly. I’ve done a lot and truly lived life this past year. When you play at a high level, you need focus, but you also need balance. A return? You never know. I think it’s always good to leave doors open.”
At 33 years old, Giorgi still has time to make an impact if she chooses to return to the WTA Tour. Known for her fearless and attacking style, she was one of the tour’s most exciting players, claiming four titles across ten career finals.
Career Highlights
Her biggest triumph came at the 2021 Canadian Open, where she defeated Karolina Pliskova to secure her first WTA 1000 title. Giorgi also reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 2018, where she faced Serena Williams.
Despite her success, Giorgi’s aggressive play often led to inconsistency—most notably in her serving. In 2015, she set a record with 458 double faults in a single season, a stat that underscored her high-risk approach.
Italian Tennis and Praise for Sinner
Throughout her career, Giorgi helped elevate Italian tennis, alongside stars like Fabio Fognini, Flavia Pennetta, and Roberta Vinci. Today, the nation’s tennis legacy continues through Jannik Sinner, who currently holds the world No. 1 ranking.
Speaking about Sinner’s achievements, Giorgi was full of admiration:
“Tennis in Italy is amazing right now, thanks to what Sinner has done. He’s achieved results no Italian has ever reached—he’s truly a phenomenon.”
As Giorgi keeps the possibility of a return open, Sinner prepares to begin his US Open campaign against Vit Kopriva on Tuesday, August 26.
Whether or not Giorgi steps back on court, her influence on Italian tennis remains undeniable—and fans will be watching closely to see if this retirement story gets a new chapter.
