Benoit Paire is having a forgettable 2022 season. Once a top-20 player, the Frenchman has dropped out of the top 50 of the ATP rankings following a string of disappointing defeats during the early stages of the tournaments. Before the Wimbledon Championships 2022, his win-loss record on the ATP Tour this year stood at 3-16.

In the ongoing grass-court Grand Slam tournament, Paire’s singles campaign was cut short by his compatriot Quentin Halys in the first round. It was yet another early defeat for Paire, losing against his lower-ranked opponent. Following his loss, the 33-year-old hinted at retirement from the sport.

Benoit Paire opens up about his tennis future

During the post-match interview, after bowing out of the singles competition at Wimbledon, Paire talked about his recent performances and his future in the sport. He said, “I must have had a dislike for tennis. Since Roland, I must have played 3 hours. As soon as I had one foot on the court I wanted to flee. We have to find solutions, if not not now, next year. If not next year, then I will stop [my career] …”

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Further, he added, “There are people who help me: a shrink and a hypnotist. I’m not necessarily happy in my life at the moment. On a court I take even less pleasure than in my life so that’s why I wanted to take a break to rediscover a taste for this sport.” (Translated using Google Translate)

Paire’s disappointing Wimbledon loss

The former World Number 18 began the match brightly, breaking Halys’ serve in the third game of the opening set. Subsequently, he went on to hold his service games to take the first set, 6-4.

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Halys made a strong comeback in the subsequent set as he swung the momentum in his favor. He went on to win the next three sets to advance to the second round of the Wimbledon Championships 2022. In the next round, he will take on the 22nd seed, Nikoloz Basilashvili.