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Bernabe Zapata Miralles and Tereza Mrdeza announce retirements

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:27 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Bernabe Zapata Miralles and Tereza Mrdeza announce retirements

Summary

Bernabe Zapata Miralles and Tereza Mrdeza have officially retired from professional tennis as of May 2026. Zapata Miralles, 29, concluded his career after a first-round loss at the Valencia Challenger, struggling with mental health challenges and a decline in performance. He reached a career-high ranking of No. 37 and won four ATP Challenger titles. Mrdeza, 35, retired following her elimination in qualifying rounds at the 2026 French Open, having been inactive since 2023. She previously held a best ranking of No. 150 and secured eight ITF titles throughout her career.

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•Zapata Miralles retired after losing in Valencia Challenger first round.
•He cited mental health struggles and loss of form in his announcement.
•Mrdeza retired following a qualifying loss at the 2026 French Open.
•She had been inactive in professional tennis since 2023.
•Both players had varied success in their careers, each earning significant prize money.

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5:27 PMYahoo Sports — Two Tennis Players Retire in May 2026

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With the 2026 tennis season almost at the halfway stage, two players have officially confirmed their retirement from the sport. As always, we document the list of all confirmed retirements in our monthly series. So, which players hung up their rackets in May? Two Tennis Players Retire in May 2026 Bernabe Zapata Miralles Bernabe Zapata …
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