Venus Williams sends message to WTA player after she announces her retirement from tennis

She won’t be joined by 32-year-old Diyas, who has simply introduced her rapid retirement from tennis.

Williams performed Diyas twice in her profession, with their head-to-head even at 1-1, and she has now despatched a heartfelt message on social media to the Kazakh.

Venus Williams messages Zarina Diyas after she announces her retirement

Diyas performed her first Grand Slam in 4 years on the Australian Open earlier this 12 months, however after dropping within the first spherical she has not performed one other match since.

The former high 40 player has now confirmed her retirement from tennis, with Diyas posting a prolonged and emotional message on her Instagram.

Diyas wrote in a translated message from Russian to English, “Today I am closing one of the most important chapters of my life I am ending my professional tennis career. It has been an incredible journey… the path of a girl from Almaty, who since childhood dreamed of playing in world arenas, winning tournaments and becoming one of the best in the world.

“And I still can’t believe that this dream has become my reality of winning tournaments, a place in the top 30 in the world ranking and the honor to represent Kazakhstan at the Olympics. I am proud to have played for the national team…represented Kazakhstan on the world stage.

“This will always be in my heart. Tennis gave me a lot, it taught me to be strong, not to give up, to keep going no matter what. There were difficult periods, but there were also victories, emotions and moments that cannot be described in words… and it is impossible to forget.

“Thanks to everyone who has been there for me. To my fans, you gave me incredible energy, you were my strength.

“To my family… To my mom for bringing me into this sport and for her faith and love that pushed me forward every day. To my sister Alice for supporting and helping me throughout my career. Thank you to my team, coaches, friends, sponsors and the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation for your support and contribution to my journey.

“Leaving feeling proud, grateful and dignified and with a huge love of tennis… that will forever be a part of me. A new chapter of my life begins. Love you all.”

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Diyas acquired many messages of help within the feedback of this submit, most notably from seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams.

Williams wrote, “You’re an inspiration! Will miss seeing you on the court!”

Diyas clearly appreciated this message and responded by saying, “Thanks Venus! Means the world (love heart emoji).”

Williams was not the one WTA player who wished Diyas nicely in her retirement, with former high 20 player Daria Saville additionally congratulating the Kazakh on her profession.

Saville mentioned, “Congratulations! Thankful that our paths crossed! (love heart emoji) Good luck in everything that’s coming!”

Former French Open finalist Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova additionally reacted to Diyas’ assertion, “Goosebumps (love heart and tearing up eye emojis).”

Zarina Diyas’ Best Career Achievements

Diyas achieved many nice issues in her profession, together with reaching a career-high singles rating of world quantity 31 in 2015.

The sole WTA title victory of her profession got here on the Japan Women’s Open in 2017, the place Diyas additionally reached the ultimate in 2014.

Diyas’ finest Grand Slam outcomes got here at Wimbledon, the place she reached the last-16 in each 2014 and 2015.

She additionally reached the quarterfinals within the ladies’s doubles draw on the 2014 US Open, the place she performed alongside Xu Yifan.

Diyas will now step away from aggressive tennis, however 45-year-old Venus Williams has not made any statements about her retiring from the game simply but.

Williams will return to competitors on the Madrid Open later this month, as she performs her first clay court docket event since 2021.