Joe Salisbury retires after six Grand Slam doubles titles
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Joe Salisbury, a former world number one in doubles, has announced his retirement from professional tennis at age 34. The decision comes after he competed in the US Open, reaching the semi-finals with partner Rajeev Ram, who also retired. Salisbury is recognized as Britain's most successful men's doubles player of the Open Era, with six Grand Slam titles, including three consecutive US Open wins alongside Ram. He expressed satisfaction with his decision, reflecting on his career and the challenges he faced, including anxiety on tour. He concludes his career with 17 tour-level titles, including the ATP Finals in 2022 and 2023.
- •Salisbury retires after a successful career in doubles.
- •He reached the semi-finals of his final event, the US Open.
- •Salisbury and Ram won three consecutive US Open titles.
- •He finishes with 17 tour-level titles, including ATP Finals.
- •Salisbury highlighted struggles with anxiety during his career.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Joe Salisbury posts heartfelt message as he announces his retirement from tennis, ‘I gave it my all’
- 10:29 AMYahoo Sports — Six-time Grand Slam champion Salisbury retires
- 10:29 AMBBC Sport — Six-time Grand Slam champion Salisbury retires
"Joe Salisbury’s professional tennis career has come to an end. Salisbury is one of Great Britain’s most successful tennis players. The Briton won six Grand...
"Former world number one doubles player and six-time Grand Slam doubles champion Joe Salisbury retires from professional tennis.
"Former world number one doubles player and six-time Grand Slam doubles champion Joe Salisbury retires from professional tennis.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 11:30 AMJoe Salisbury posts heartfelt message as he announces his retirement from tennis, ‘I gave it my all’
Joe Salisbury’s professional tennis career has come to an end. Salisbury is one of Great Britain’s most successful tennis players. The Briton won six Grand...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 10:29 AMSix-time Grand Slam champion Salisbury retires
Former world number one doubles player and six-time Grand Slam doubles champion Joe Salisbury retires from professional tennis.
- BBC SportSep 17, 2026, 10:29 AMSix-time Grand Slam champion Salisbury retires
Former world number one doubles player and six-time Grand Slam doubles champion Joe Salisbury retires from professional tennis.
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