Jennifer Capriati reflects on tennis career and low-profile life
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 12:29 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Jennifer Capriati, former WTA World No. 1, recently surfaced during the 2026 Australian Open, where she presented the trophy to Elena Rybakina. At 50, Capriati has maintained a low profile, engaging with her fans primarily through social media rather than podcasts like some of her contemporaries. Capriati's illustrious career includes 14 WTA titles, three Grand Slam victories, and an Olympic gold medal. Despite her absence from the limelight, she seems to be content with her life outside of professional tennis and can share her insights when she decides to.
- •Capriati presented the Australian Open trophy to Elena Rybakina in 2026.
- •She has largely stayed out of the public eye since retirement.
- •Capriati won three Grand Slams and an Olympic gold medal.
- •She shares insights on social media, especially during Grand Slams.
- •Capriati was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2012.
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Where is former WTA World No. 1 Jennifer Capriati
"With the return of Serena Williams to professional tennis, it got us thinking about her rivals in her peak era, and American Jennifer Capriati immediately came to mind. Capriati was a teenage prodigy and superstar of the likes that American…
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