Timea Babos

Timea Babos will temporarily leave tennis to become a mother

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Timea Babos, one of the best doubles players in the world and a finalist of the 2025 WTA Finals, has announced on social media that the 2026 Australian Open could be her last tournament before taking a break from tennis for a year and a half or two, with the goal of becoming a mother. The 32-year-old Hungarian consistently emphasized that this decision does not mark the end of her sports career, but rather a temporary hiatus.

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Babos, in tears: "This might be my last speech". Photo: Getty

Babos, amidst tears: "This might be my last speech"

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Timea Babos, finalist at the WTA Finals 2025, delivered a meaningful message during her award acceptance speech: "Unfortunately, it seems like we won't continue together, not because we don't perform well, but because I don't think I will play the full season next year. I am very happy to have reached the final, it is always special."