What happened to Alison Riske?

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Where has Alison Riske been? I admit, I also didn't remember her, but it has been the player herself who has surprised on social media explaining the reasons that have kept her away from tennis since the summer of 2023.

It has been more than two and a half years without competing, specifically since that first round of Wimbledon 2023 where she fell to Paula Badosa. Since then, Alison Riske decided to take a break from the whirlwind of tennis, which she took advantage of to bring her first daughter into the world with her husband Stephen Amritraj, whom she met on the circuit. However, a question lingers to this day: Will the former World No. 18 return to the professional circuit someday? This is the answer we will have to accept.

"Some people have asked me if I will return to play tennis or not. Right now, I have the possibility to use a protected ranking, but at this moment, I cannot answer that question as I am not completely sure," honestly states the woman who turned 35 a few months ago. Holder of three WTA singles titles, Riske points to the gap that has opened up since her last tournament appearance, which she uses to explain this prolonged absence.

"My last match was over two years ago, at Wimbledon 2023. Unfortunately, my father passed away that same year, in March. At that time, I felt that above all, what I needed was to be with my family and do other things beyond tennis. I intentionally disappeared, if you can say it in some way. My husband and I took the opportunity to move to Charleston, South Carolina and start renovating our house," adds Alison, whom we must mention is an inactive player, but not retired.

Alison Riske confesses she can live without tennis

Surely Alison Riske's best days on the court are already a thing of the past, like those quarterfinals at Wimbledon 2019, or the fourth round at the Australian Open the following year. Former top 20 player, Fed Cup champion, among other accomplishments; although none will be more important than the day she got married (July 2019) or the day she brought Calen Ann Amritraj into the world (July 2024). Her family and new hobbies have made the Pittsburgh tennis player not miss the racket.

"Even when I was playing, I would say that real estate was already one of my great passions; I have always loved everything related to interior design and property renovation. I have loved dedicating time to other activities, although tennis remains the center of my life. This sport gave me my whole world, so I love watching and discussing it when I have the chance," emphasizes the American who reached a total of 13 individual finals in the top category.

"However, of all these things I've done, none have been more enjoyable than being a mother. Now Calen is almost 16 months old and is the joy of our lives. Without a doubt, it is the best thing that has happened to us. Now things are very calm in my life, but I will keep you informed of any news that comes," concludes Riske, leaving the door open to a possible return that allows her to bid farewell to what, even now, remains her greatest passion.

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