After a successful career in the tennis world, Camila Giorgi has announced her retirement amidst a tax probe conducted by Italian authorities. The 32-year-old athlete, who has clinched four WTA singles titles and reached the Wimbledon 2018 quarterfinals, confirmed the news of her retirement via her Instagram story.
“I am pleased to formally announce my retirement from my tennis career,” Giorgi wrote. “I am grateful for your wonderful love and support over the years. I cherish all the beautiful memories.”
Giorgi’s retirement comes as Italian authorities investigate her and her family for alleged tax evasion. Reports from Italian outlets La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere Della Sera, La Repubblica, and La Stampa revealed that the Italian Tennis Federation is also involved, with a letter obtained by Corriere Della Sera showing that Italy’s revenue collection agency has requested a seizure of over $500,000 owed to Giorgi.
Giorgi’s lawyers, Federico Marini and Cristian Carmelo Nicotra, have assured that she will return to Italy soon and plans to face the allegations head-on, stating that she has “no intention of escaping responsibility.”
The International Tennis Integrity Agency’s records indicate that Giorgi filed her retirement paperwork on Tuesday. With a career-high singles ranking of No. 26 in 2018 and over $6.4 million in prize money earned, Giorgi leaves behind a notable legacy in the world of tennis. However, she struggled this season, going 3-9 and concluding her career with a loss to world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the Round of 64 at the Miami Open on March 23.
Despite the circumstances of her retirement, Giorgi remains hopeful about the future and is looking forward to sharing her next steps with her supporters.
“There have been many inaccurate rumours about my future plans, so I look forward to providing more information about exciting opportunities ahead. It is a joy to share my life with you, and let’s continue this journey together,” Giorgi expressed.
As the tennis world bids farewell to a talented player, the coming days will shed more light on Giorgi’s retirement and the legal matters she faces. Whether she decides to stay involved in the sport in a different capacity or explore entirely new opportunities, her fans will undoubtedly eagerly anticipate her next move.