The American was a rising force in the game when injuries took her out of it. Former World No.24 Jamie Hampton has announced her retirement.

“This has been a longtime coming, guys,” the American wrote on Twitter on Tuesday. “I’m sure those of you who have followed my tennis career know that I’ve undergone numerous surgeries in the past few years. Unfortunately they weren’t successful enough for me to return to tennis."

to the best fans ♥️

don’t forget my two-hander 😂 pic.twitter.com/DrcnyiQDh7

— Jamie Hampton (@Jamie_Hampton) May 19, 2020

Hampton reached a career-high of 24 in the world in 2013, a season that saw her reach the second week at Roland Garros and the finals on grass at the Eastbourne International. She also played semis at Stanford, Brussels and Auckland in 2013, and finished in the Top 25 for the first time in her career.

But Hampton would only play one more event before succumbing to injuries. After reaching the semis in Auckland in 2014, she underwent a total of six surgeries in 18 months, but never found full fitness again.

“Confronting this reality couldn’t have been more disappointing and it’s taken many years to work through,” 30-year-old Hampton wrote. “Tennis was my first love and even though it’s been years since I’ve competed, it’s still heartbreaking to say goodbye.”

Caroline Garcia on resuming training at Rafa Nadal Academy following longest break of her career.
Caroline Garcia celebrates her return to tennis getting her feet dirty.

"Excited" is how the 26-year-old Frenchwoman described her state of mind resuming training on the red clay of the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca after two months of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

More: Thiago Seyboth Wild Interview

"I was expecting it to be much longer," Garcia said. "And I got very lucky because I was able to train at home with a lot of material.

"So I was pretty lucky and the Academy helped me out a lot. So I'm healthy and back on court and I'm excited to start. We are starting slowly, but it's good."

The two-month sabbatical marks the longest time without tennis of Garcia's career. She says playing is a pleasure after a lengthy break.

"I'm very excited to be back on court," Garcia said. "It's the first time for me I don't play tennis for two months. I took already in the past a one-month layoff, but never two. So I was a little bit worried to see how my body was going to react, but I'm happy.

"For now I play only one hour a day because we have time and we want to keep healthy. And it's a little bit tough because we don't know when we are going to start tournaments again. But we just want to play and enjoy."

Photo credit: @PorscheTennis

World No.1 Novak Djokovic says there are no limits to how long he can play, and he reiterates that owning the all-time Grand Slam title record is one of his "clear goals."

Novak Djokovic still playing at 40? Don’t rule it out. In an interview with American journalist Graham Bensinger, the Serb said that he does not believe in limits of any kind.

“I don’t believe in limits. I think limits are only illusions of your ego or your mind. I definitely want to go for a long time, but I know that at the same I’ll have to maintain the right principles and the routine to maintain the health and wellbeing of my body, mind and soul.”

“I’m aware that the tempo, and the amount of tournaments that I am playing is going to decrease very soon, so I will not be able to play on this intensity with this many tournaments and this much travelling for a long time.” “I might be playing at 40, but then there will probably be a focus on the biggest tournaments and the tournaments that mean the most to me.

Djokovic says reiterated the notion that he is hoping to finish with the all-time Grand Slam titles record, as well as most weeks at No.1.

“I think that I still have things to do in the sport,” he said. “I believe I can win most Slams and break the record for longest No time format has been specified No.1. Those are definitely my clear goals but at the same time they are not the only thing that motivates me, on a daily basis. It’s not sustainable. It doesn’t fuel me every day. What fuels me every day is something that is more related to my growth.”

20-year-old Brazilian Thiago Seyboth Wild joins Chris Oddo to talk about the most important elements of his game and his biggest heroes.

In this week's episode of the Lucky Letcord Podcast we are joined by Brazil's Thiago Seyboth Wild.

Follow Thiago on Instagram
Follow Thiago on Twitter 
Follow Thiago at ATPWorldTour.com

The current World No.114 recently became the youngest player from his country to claim an ATP title as well as the youngest player to win a Golden Swing title in South America since Rafael Nadal in 2005.

Near the end of the interview Thiago talks about the two players he would most enjoy facing, and talks about why it would be easier for him to play against his idol Nadal, compared to practicing with him.

We talk to the 2018 US Open Boys Singles champion about his transition from juniors to challengers to pros, and ask him what are the key ingredients to making it seem so seamless.

We also talk about Thiago's relationship with his father, who has been guiding him since he picked up his first racquet. The 20-year-old, who is has recovered from Coronavirus and is now practicing in Brazil, runs down the key elements of his game that he plans to improve and talks about the importance of having self-belief and a fearless quality.

We also discuss how he developed that blistering forehand, talk a bit about two of his biggest idols, and more!

Genie Bouchard raises $85,000 for unique All In Challenge.
Former Wimbledon finalist Genie Bouchard remains a major fan draw.

The former world No. 5 flexed her philanthropic muscles raising $85,000 for charity with her All In Challenge.

Watch: Kyrgios Tells Murray He's Better Than Djokovic

The winning bidder and a guest will attend a Grand Slam tournament of their choice—airfare covered by the Canadian—sit in the player's box next to Bouchard's team and coach while you cheer her on to victory. 

In addition, the two guests will enjoy a meal with Bouchard, who will present the winner with a signed racquet and sneakers.

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

85K?!?!? you guys are AMAZING!!! i’m so grateful and proud of you all for joining me on this project. i can’t wait to meet the winner! 😏 this will help those in need so much. the proceeds go to @mealsonwheelsamerica, @nokidhungry, @americasfoodfund, @wckitchen & @feedingamerica. also —> i beat bob @allinchallenge @15sof

A post shared by Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) on

May 16, 2020 at 8:59am PDT

One hundred percent of of the money raised through Bouchard's auction will go directly to Feeding America, Meals On Wheels, World Central Kitchen and No Kid Hungry.

Photo credit: Christopher Levy