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Maxime Cressy Takes Indefinite Hiatus Amid Injury Struggles

7/31/2025

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Cressy Takes Hiatus

Maxime Cressy, once ranked World No. 31, has decided to take an indefinite hiatus from tennis, battling a persistent lower back injury. At just 28, his struggles have been evident, with no victories on the ATP Tour since July 2024. This news echoes Ons Jabeur's recent choice to step back from the game, highlighting the toll injuries take on athletes.

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Bouchard Retires Gracefully

Eugenie Bouchard has hung up her racket for good after a heartfelt farewell at the National Bank Open in Montreal, where she faced Belinda Bencic. The 31-year-old Canadian, once a top-five player, battled injuries and fluctuating performances since 2014. Her retirement comes on the heels of a brief comeback, marked by her first WTA victory since 2023.

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Cressy Takes Hiatus

Maxime Cressy, once ranked World No. 31, has decided to take an indefinite hiatus from tennis, battling a persistent lower back injury. At just 28, his struggles have been evident, with no victories on the ATP Tour since July 2024. This news echoes Ons Jabeur's recent choice to step back from the game, highlighting the toll injuries take on athletes.

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