Chris Eubanks has suggested he could be retiring from tennis in his latest social media post.
The American ATP star, best known for his marvellous run to the Wimbledon quarter-finals in 2023, achieved a career-high ranking of 29 on July 31, 2023.
The 29-year-old was ranked 43rd in the world when he defeated Thiago Monteiro, Cameron Norrie and Stefanos Tsitsipas on his way to the quarter-finals. There, he lost to Daniil Medvedev in five sets.
Since then, the American has fallen to world number 266.
It appears that Eubanks, who last contested a professional match on October 6, could be saying goodbye to professional tennis very soon.
Chris Eubanks’ Instagram post
Eubanks, a two-time All-American and two-time ACC Player of the Year, posted a heartfelt message on social media on Monday afternoon.
On Instagram, Eubanks said: “If you had told this little boy from the Southside of Atlanta that he would’ve accomplished all that he did, he wouldn’t believe you.”
Two-time ACC Player of the Year? Yeah right. Wimbledon Quarter-finalist? No chance. An Olympian? Unfathomable.
“I was given [the] opportunity to travel around the world and form incredible relationships all while fulfilling a lifelong dream of playing professional tennis.
“I can’t put into words how blessed I have been. Is this absolutely the end?! Tough to say for certain but if it is, whoopty doo! It’s been an incredible ride.”
Tennis players react to Eubanks’ post
A number of high-profile tennis players have posted messages in support of Chris Eubanks following his post on social media today.
Former doubles world number one Taylor Townsend said: “Whoopy doo my patna patna! Proud of everything you have done and will do! You are a champion on and off the court!”
Patrick Mouratoglou – Serena Williams’ former coach – also said: “Amazing my friend! Find a story!”
World number three Coco Gauff, who was seen cheering on Eubanks during his run at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships, also chimed in on her Instagram story, saying: “From union crossing in ATL [Atlanta] to Centre Court Wimbledon. For life.”
Compatriot Tommy Paul also said: “Slide three is who I met back in the southern days.”
