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Moments After Wimbledon Loss, Anett Kontaveit Gets Ready to Go ‘Wherever Life Takes Her’ as She Reveals Intriguing Career Choice Post Tennis

Published 07/06/2023, 3:31 PM EDT

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Anett Kontaveit, a 27-year-old Estonian tennis player, has recently announced her retirement from professional tennis. The tennis star closed the door to a successful 13-year exemplary career. After one final defeat at Wimbledon, Kontaveit took this difficult yet ultimately rewarding decision. But rather than dwell on the past, Kontaveit is now set to embark on an exciting new chapter.

In the highly competitive world of professional sports, retirement can be an intimidating prospect. For Kontaveit, her defeat at Wimbledon was the end of an eventful period in her career. The tennis star is now eagerly awaiting the chance to open the next page and pursue her passion in psychology.

Anett Kontaveit is excited about her transition from tennis to psychology

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Throughout her career, Anett Kontaveit was a model of mental strength and resilience on the court. Now, she is determined to transfer her understanding of the human mind to psychology. In an interview, Kontaveit stated that she will pursue her studies of psychology even after retirement from tennis, and voiced her enthusiasm for the opportunities ahead.

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Drawing from her knowledge of the physical and mental hardships faced by athletes, Kontaveit aspires to offer advice and counsel to those undergoing similar predicaments. Despite the hardships faced throughout her career, including a lumbar disc degeneration that prematurely ended her playing days, Kontaveit believes strongly in the power of resilience and the importance of perseverance.

According to Tennis Letter’s recent tweet, Kontaveit shared, “Post-career, I’m studying psychology. I’m going to continue doing that. We’ll see what the future brings.” The tweet also had a message, “Wherever life takes you, the tennis world is always rooting for you. 🥹❤️.”

Kontaveit has experienced a transformative and inspiring journey in professional tennis, filled with moments of immense challenge as well as joy. Despite all the ups and downs, she is grateful for the support and journey she has had these past few years. Her unwavering tenacity, combined with the encouragement of her fans and the tennis community, has allowed her to pursue opportunity and growth. As she looks towards a new chapter in her life, Kontaveit is excited to take her newfound knowledge of psychology and impact the world in positive ways.

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Kontaveit reflects on the past fondly – from struggles to success – knowing that the future holds many new beginnings and possibilities. Although the path ahead is unknown, she is optimistic and ready to take on whatever life has in store. With a desire to learn and grow, Kontaveit looks forward to paying forward the kindness and support she has received throughout her incredible journey.

Tennis ace Kontaveit retires due to ongoing injury struggles

Former world number 2 Kontaveit announced her retirement from professional tennis at the age of 27. Kontaveit has faced persistent injury issues throughout her career, with her condition, Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease, becoming increasingly severe. In an interview, she discussed the day-to-day challenges of managing pain and discomfort.

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Last year, Kontaveit received a diagnosis of lumbar disc degeneration, which hindered her ability to train and recover effectively. As a result, she has made the difficult decision to step away from the sport. Kontaveit’s retirement has drawn support from fellow players, including Paula Badosa. What do you think about Kontaveit and her exemplary career? Share your thoughts on your comments below.

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Dr Aditya Raveendran Menon

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Aditya Menon is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports, covering several high-profile tournaments and events. With a passion for writing that matches his love for the sport, he has a special interest in covering the activities of tennis legends like Serena Williams and the ‘Big Three’ of men’s tennis. Aditya’s interest in tennis started at a young age when his father introduced him to the sport.
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Sherjeel Malik