Former world No. 2 Anett Kontaveit retiring at 27 due to back issue: 'I am ready for new challenges'
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Serena Williams' singles career continues on against world No. 2 Anett Kontaveit at US Open | News | wrex.com
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Back troubled Anett Kontaveit cautiously optimistic after victory in the opening round · tennisnet.com
![Another one bites the dust' Anett Kontaveit latest seed to crash out as Clara Tauson wins their 2nd round clash at the Australian Open 2022 Another one bites the dust' Anett Kontaveit latest seed to crash out as Clara Tauson wins their 2nd round clash at the Australian Open 2022](https://firstsportz.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Anett-Kontaveit.jpg)
Another one bites the dust' Anett Kontaveit latest seed to crash out as Clara Tauson wins their 2nd round clash at the Australian Open 2022
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WTA Finals 2021 - Anett Kontaveit edges out Maria Sakkari to set up showpiece final with Garbine Muguruza - Eurosport
![We Are Tennis on Twitter: "Super Kontaveit ✊ Anett Kontaveit grabs Saint-Petersburg crown after a 3 hours fight vs Maria Sakkari 5-7 7-6 7-5! https://t.co/dEUdj5Cudu" / Twitter We Are Tennis on Twitter: "Super Kontaveit ✊ Anett Kontaveit grabs Saint-Petersburg crown after a 3 hours fight vs Maria Sakkari 5-7 7-6 7-5! https://t.co/dEUdj5Cudu" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FLfcYPBXsAMT5Co.jpg:large)
We Are Tennis on Twitter: "Super Kontaveit ✊ Anett Kontaveit grabs Saint-Petersburg crown after a 3 hours fight vs Maria Sakkari 5-7 7-6 7-5! https://t.co/dEUdj5Cudu" / Twitter
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