Stan Wawrinka, Gael Monfils, and David Goffin won’t be the only tennis legends retiring at the end of the year.
Another veteran is set to hang up his racket upon the conclusion of the 2026 ATP season.
Releasing the following statement on social media, the 2019 Wimbledon semi-finalist announced his retirement.
Roberto Bautista Agut announces his retirement from tennis
Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut shared an emotional message on X.
“There are decisions that aren’t easy, but they come from serenity and the heart: the 2026 season will be my last as a professional tennis player,” he said.
“I’ve lived my dream for many years. I’ve given everything I had in every training session and every match. Now I feel the time has come to start saying goodbye, to enjoy each tournament in a different way, and to close this chapter with gratitude for my beloved tennis.
“I want to live every last point this year. To feel the support of the people, to compete one more time in the tournaments that have been a part of my life, and to say goodbye on the court, which is where I’ve always been happiest.
“Thank you to my family, my team, my friends, my sponsors, and everyone who has been there for me during these years. And thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to all the fans who have supported me every step of the way.”
Bautista Agut, 38, will retire from tennis at the end of the year.
The announcement isn’t all that surprising given his recent results on tour.
Roberto Bautista Agut’s recent results
- 2026 ASB Classic 1R [LOSS] vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard
- 2026 Australian Open 1R [LOSS] vs Juncheng Shang
- 2026 Open Occitanie 1R [WIN] vs Christopher O’Connell
- 2026 Open Occitanie 2R [LOSS] vs Martin Damm Jr
- 2026 Rotterdam Open 1R [LOSS] vs Cameron Norrie
- 2026 Indian Wells 1R [WIN] vs Fabian Marozsan
- 2026 Indian Wells 2R [LOSS] vs Jack Draper
- 2026 Challenger Cap Cana 1R [WIN] vs David Goffin
- 2026 Challenger Cap Cana 2R [LOSS] vs Valentin Royer
- 2026 Miami Open 1R [WIN] vs James Duckworth
- 2026 Miami Open 2R [LOSS] vs Karen Khachanov
- 2026 Bucharest Open 1R [LOSS] vs Titouan Droguet
- 2026 Monte Carlo Masters Q1 [WIN] vs Benjamin Bonzi
- 2026 Monte Carlo Masters Q2 [WIN] vs Alexander Shevchenko
- 2026 Monte Carlo Masters 1R [LOSS] vs Matteo Berrettini
The Spaniard has only won three ATP Tour main draw matches this year, and looks to be heading out of the world’s top 100.
Live ATP Rankings
| Rank | Name | Country | Points |
| 90 | Patrick Kypson | USA | 653 |
| 91 | Quentin Halys | France | 650 |
| 92 | Matteo Berrettini | Italy | 650 |
| 93 | Roberto Bautista Agut | Spain | 649 |
| 94 | Pablo Carreno Busta | Spain | 646 |
| 95 | Alexandre Muller | France | 641 |
| 96 | Adolfo Daniel Vallejo | Paraguay | 640 |
| 97 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | USA | 636 |
| 98 | Luca Van Assche | France | 636 |
| 99 | Martin Landaluce | Spain | 634 |
So what better time than now to announce his retirement and enjoy the farewell tour he deserves!
How good was Roberto Bautista Agut?
Bautista Agut reached a career-high ranking of ninth in 2019, the year he reached the Wimbledon semi-finals.
Few expected the Spaniard to perform as well as he did at the All England Club seven years ago, and neither did he.
Bautista Agut had planned a stag do in Ibiza, which he had to postpone for the small matter of a Wimbledon semi-final with Novak Djokovic.
He came up short in the semi-finals, but he more than left his mark on Centre Court.
Bautista Agut won 12 ATP titles, the Davis Cup, and reached the Shanghai Masters final in 2016 (Lost to Andy Murray).
The 38-year-old enjoyed a legendary career, and we wish him all the best in his retirement.
There is still tennis to be played before he calls it quits, though, and Bautista Agut will now turn his attention to the Madrid Open, his home tournament.
