- Stosur says she is ‘looking forward to getting on the court one last time’
- 38-year-old won 2011 US Open singles crown and seven mixed titles
Sam Stosur’s revelation that the Australian Open will be her farewell to tennis has swiftly prompted a deluge of tears and tributes from within the sport.
Her home grand slam is set to give one of the much-loved greats of the domestic game an emotional send-off following her declaration that her 21st year at the Australian Open, in the two doubles events, will be her last before retirement.