Alize Cornet announces retirement after emotional loss at French Open
- Alize Cornet, a French tennis player, retired from tennis after losing in the first round at the French Open.
- Cornet had a successful career with six singles titles and a career-high ranking of No. 11.
- Her retirement announcement was made last month and was followed by an emotional exit from her final tournament.
Sales of tissues in Paris likely increased after Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal's emotional exits from the tennis tournament. Alizé Cornet, a popular French player, announced her retirement before the event. She played her final match against Qinwen Zheng, expressing gratitude for her career and the support she received. Cornet's retirement marked the end of a 20-year journey in professional tennis, with highlights including reaching the fourth round twice and winning six singles titles. Alizé Cornet's retirement ceremony at the French Open was emotional, with a standing ovation and a tribute video celebrating her achievements. She holds the record for the most consecutive Grand Slam tournaments played by a woman. Cornet's decision to retire was made last year, and she looks forward to starting a new chapter in her life, which includes writing. The top seeds in the women's draw dominated their first-round matches, dropping only 13 games collectively. Elena Rybakina, a former Wimbledon champion, faced challenges despite winning 10 games in a row. Aryna Sabalenka, the second seed, expressed her enjoyment of playing on clay courts and her determination to bring her best tennis to each match. Zheng Qinwen, who defeated Cornet, showed respect and appreciation for the retiring player's career.