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American reached Top 40 of Pepperstone ATP Rankings in 2017
January 10, 2024
Ryan Harrison announced his retirement Tuesday on Instagram.BigShots Photo
Ryan Harrison announced his retirement Tuesday on Instagram.
By ATP Staff
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, American Ryan Harrison announced his retirement from professional tennis. The 31-year-old, who turned pro in 2007, reached a career-high Pepperstone ATP Ranking of No. 40 in 2017, the same year in which he won his lone tour-level singles title in Memphis.

"Turn out the lights, the party's over," Harrison wrote on Instagram. "With the new year kicking off it starts a new chapter in my life. After a long battle with health issues over the last few years, the time has come for me to put an end to my playing career. I couldn’t be more grateful for the moments I had on court."


In addition to his singles success, Harrison also reached a career-high Pepperstone ATP Doubles Ranking of No. 16 in 2017, when he won the Roland Garros doubles title with his good friend Michael Venus. He also qualified for the Nitto ATP Finals with Venus in 2017 and reached the semi-finals in London with an undefeated group-stage record.

Harrison represented the United States in Davis Cup and at the 2012 London Olympics, where he competed in singles. Four years earlier, the former Top 10 junior made a winning start to his ATP Tour career with a debut victory in Houston. His 2008 victory against Pablo Ceuvas at age 15 made him the youngest player to win a tour-level match since Rafael Nadal in 2002.

Harrison's most recent tour-level singles appearance came in Delray Beach in 2021, after which he primarily competed on the ATP Challenger Tour.

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"I consider myself one of the luckiest people in the world to have had a dream and had the opportunity to live out that dream," he continued in his post, before going on to thank all the people who have helped him along the journey of his career.

"As one door closes another door opens," he concluded. "I look forward to giving back and helping as many as I can achieve their dreams. This is only the beginning."

Croatian had not competed since October 2021
February 21, 2024
Ivo Karlovic reached a career high of No. 14 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings.Mike Lawrence/ATP Tour
Ivo Karlovic reached a career high of No. 14 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings.
By ATP Staff
One of the most unique players ever to grace the ATP Tour, Ivo Karlovic officially confirmed his retirement on Wednesday via a post on social media.

A former No. 14 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings, the 44-year-old Karlovic had not competed since the October 2021 edition of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Renowned for his huge serve propelled by his 6’ 11” (2.11m) frame, Karlovic steps away an eight-time tour-level singles champion.

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“Some of you have noticed that it’s been a while since I played a tournament and still ask me on a daily basis if and when I’ll be returning to the tour,” wrote Karlovic on X, formerly known as Twitter. “I’m sorry to disappoint, but with this letter, I want to make it official and finally announce my retirement.

“I’ve had a very gratifying, unorthodox and long career coming from extremely humble beginnings, especially for a tennis player. Croatia was a very different country in the 80s and 90s when I was growing up, and I’m very proud of my accomplishments and what I’ve been able to overcome.”


Other highlights in Karlovic’s career included defeating then-defending champion Lleyton Hewitt on his Grand Slam debut in 2003 at Wimbledon, where he also later reached his only major quarter-final in 2009.

“To all of you who were fans and supporters throughout the years, thank you for being a part of my journey. I love you all and I hope to see you again," continued Karlovic.

“I will stay close to tennis and try to share my knowledge and all of the incredible experiences on tour with new generations of tennis players. The journey continues and the focus gets redirected. I am grateful.”