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Fabio Fognini Announces His Retirement at Wimbledon After a First-Round Loss to Carlos Alcaraz

GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 9 – Fabio Fognini ends his career with a 426-396 record after a grueling five-set loss, retiring earlier than planned due to physical challenges, officials confirmed.

  • Fabio Fognini, a 38-year-old Italian tennis player, announced his retirement at Wimbledon after a five-set loss to Carlos Alcaraz.
  • Fognini decided to retire following a challenging final season marked by injuries and a 0-7 record in 2025 amid competing in tennis's golden era dominated by the Big Three.
  • He addressed the media at Wimbledon, expressing his appreciation, reflecting on his two-decade-long career, and emphasizing that finishing his journey on Centre Court in front of his family was more meaningful than any championship.
  • Fognini leaves with nine ATP singles titles, including his biggest at the 2019 Monte Carlo Masters, a career-high ranking of ninth, and received a standing ovation from peers after his final match.
  • His retirement highlights the toll of injuries and fierce competition, and he plans no further play while cherishing the sport and gifting Alcaraz's shirt to his eldest child.
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Fognini finished his career with nine single titles, the main masters 1,000 of Monte Carlo in 2019, when he reached his best position forever in ranking, when he went up to ninth place.

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Fabio Fognini said enough. He did so in his own way, with a press conference a week after a wonderful game on Wimbledon's grass, one of the temples of the world tennis, where he fought for over four hours against Carlos Alcaraz, coming out of the scene among the applause of the Central. He had dreamed of closing in Monte Carlo, in front of his people, but life and sport follow unexpected trajectories. I believe that this is the best decision he …

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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