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Somdev announces retirement from professional tennis

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Ravaged by injuries, India’s star singles player Somdev Devvarman on Sunday announced his retirement from professional tennis, bringing an abrupt end to what was once a promising career.

“Starting 2017 on a new note, retiring from pro tennis.

Thanks to everyone for the love and support over the years.

#newyearnewbeginnings,” Somdev said on his Twitter page.

The 31-year-old’s career was hampered by a recurring shoulder injury in 2012. He recovered to stage a comeback but he had been missing from action without any specified reason for some time now.

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There is speculation that he might take to coaching from here on. Somdev was India’s star singles player since he first broke into the scene in 2008.

A regular in India’s Davis Cup squad, Somdev appeared in 14 rubbers and played a crucial role in India reaching the World Group back in 2010.

Somdev had also made the finals of two ATP Tour events — the 2009 Chennai Open as a wildcard and the 2011 South Africa Open. He also the singles and doubles gold medals at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.

His 44 1 win-loss record in 2008 at the NCAA Men’s Tennis Championship remains unmatched so far.

He was conferred the Arjuna award — the country’s second highest sporting honour — in 2011.

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