Australian tennis player Destanee Aiava has announced her retirement from the sport at the age of 25, citing a culture that she describes as “racist, misogynistic, homophobic and hostile”.
Aiava’s statement highlights the issues she believes are present in the sport, but does not provide further details about her personal experiences or the specific incidents that led to her decision to retire.
The retirement of Aiava, who is just 25 years old, will likely prompt further discussion about the culture within the tennis world and the steps that can be taken to address the issues she has raised, and her decision is now final.
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