Ana Ivanovic reveals struggles with panic attacks before retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Ana Ivanovic, the former World No. 1 tennis player, discussed her experiences with severe panic attacks during her final years on the tour in a recent interview. She explained that these attacks occurred before matches, significantly affecting her performance. Ivanovic retired in December 2016 at the age of 29, citing injuries and anxiety about competing. She highlighted the challenges she faced while trying to maintain her form and the pressure of performing in front of crowds. Ivanovic's last tournament was the 2016 US Open, where she exited in the first round.
- •Ana Ivanovic opened up about panic attacks before matches
- •She retired in December 2016 at age 29
- •Ivanovic's last tournament was the 2016 US Open
- •She won 15 WTA Tour singles titles during her career
- •Discussed her tennis journey since starting at age five
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — Ana Ivanovic shares startling reason for retirement at 29: ‘Overwhelmed by fear’
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — “Very Severe Panic Attacks” – Ana Ivanovic Reveals Shocking Truth About Her Final Years Before Retirement
"Former women's tennis star Ana Ivanovic revealed that panic attacks factored in to her decision to retire from the sport at 29 years old.
"The former World No. 1, Ana Ivanovic, recently opened up about a shocking truth about the final years of her tennis career.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 10:45 PMAna Ivanovic shares startling reason for retirement at 29: ‘Overwhelmed by fear’
Former women's tennis star Ana Ivanovic revealed that panic attacks factored in to her decision to retire from the sport at 29 years old.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 4:30 PM“Very Severe Panic Attacks” – Ana Ivanovic Reveals Shocking Truth About Her Final Years Before Retirement
The former World No. 1, Ana Ivanovic, recently opened up about a shocking truth about the final years of her tennis career.
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