Luis Edu
The gold medalist of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Monica Puig, surprised sports fans with her decision to retire from professional tennis, after going through serious physical problems that limited her in the last three years.
Today I announce my retirement from tennis. After a three-year struggle with injuries and four surgeries, my body had enough. This decision is not easy because I would have loved to retire on my own terms, but sometimes life has other plans.
Mónica Puig in transmission with the ESPN network.
This is sad news for tennis, considering that we are talking about the first athlete from Puerto Rico to win the gold medal in the highest competition in international sport. To achieve that unforgettable feat in Brazil, she had to beat big favorites like Garbiñe Muguruza and Angelique Kerber.
With Puig’s definitive departure from the WTA, women’s tennis from Latin America loses one of its greatest exponents, who finished with the 27th position as the highest ranking of her outstanding career.
It is important to mention that currently the best player in the region is the Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia, who is experiencing a great moment and is ranked #32 in the world ranking.
What Is Mónica Puig’s New Profession?
In addition to announcing her retirement from professional tournaments, Puig took the opportunity to reveal what she will be doing full-time from now on.
Among the things she wants to do in this new stage in her life, the Puerto Rican will work as a TV analyst on the ESPN network, especially when special coverage of the Grand Slams is made.
Mónica Puig’s Titles in the WTA
After a 12-year career that began in 2010 when she was just a 16-year-old teenager, Puig has two titles: the WTA in Strasbourg (2014), and the Olympic title in Río 2016. In addition, in her beginnings, she kept the champion trophy in 6 ITF events.
We cannot forget that we are talking about a woman who also caught the attention of the public for her undeniable beauty.
