Five Tennis Players Retire in September 2026

With the final Grand Slam of the 2026 season in the books, September also marked the end of five careers, including two former World No. 1s.

Five Tennis Players Retire in September 2026

1. Kathinka von Deichmann

Kathinka von Deichmann announced her retirement on Instagram. The 32-year-old will fondly be remembered as the first tennis player from Liechtenstein to reach the main draw of a Grand Slam tournament (singles) at the 2018 US Open. She peaked at No. 153 in the WTA rankings and played her final Tour-level tournament in Hamburg in late July.