This was the farewell of Shelby Rogers: "I don't want to leave it, but my body tells me it's time"
After much fighting, after overcoming countless injuries, Shelby Rogers made the brave decision to face this US Open 2024 with her mind fully made up: it would be her last tournament. Once defeated in the first round by Pegula, the 31-year-old American grabbed the microphone and gathered strength to bid farewell to this sport with some final words:
"Right now, I feel many emotions, I would have liked to prepare better. It is very special to share this with you all. The truth is I don't want to leave it, but my body says it's time. I hope not to become a stranger and see you all very soon," stated the woman who rose to No. 30 in the world and who will now take a different path in search of happiness.
See you around the game, @Shelby_Rogers_ ! pic.twitter.com/qZBmohpt0m
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 28, 2024
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