The 37-year-old Simon, once ranked sixth in the world, stopped in the third round of the Paris Masters and officially retired from the competition, ending a 20-year career.
Simon was never the strongest or fastest player on the ATP Tour, but throughout his 20-year career, he always used unique tactics, outwit his opponents with his mind and wit, and rarely broke down. No matter who it is, you need to show your true skills and all your energy to pass Simon's level; If you want to be at the top, you need to beat Simon.
With Simon's retirement today, I have watched the game for many years, and I need to open the album of memories, look for traces of the years, and see what I remember, about Simon.......
Highlight moments
In 2008, he defeated Nadal, Federer and Djokovic in a row, and won the runner-up of the ATP 1000 Madrid Tournament, and reached the last four of the Shanghai Masters Cup.
In 2009, it rose to sixth in the world.
Best cute baby
In early September 2010, Simon's eldest son Timo was born, and after Simon lost to Nadal at the US Open that year, he said: "The loss is not as bad as I thought, I can go home to see my son."
Later, Timo appeared at the training ground a few times, very cute and cute, and circled a lot of fans.
Today Simon retired and Timo was already a 12-year-old when he reappeared. During the epidemic, when there are no games, Simon often plays tennis with his son, and maybe in a few years we can expect to see little Simon's debut!
Disputes over equal pay
In 2012, regarding the equal prize money for women and men at Grand Slam tournaments, Simon argued that men's games were more spectatory and attractive and should be compensated accordingly.
And the always cool Sharapova gave her own clear answer: "I'm sure there are more people watching me than he is!"
"There are definitely a lot more people watching Maria than Simon, she's a lot more popular than him, and I think women's tennis is really great," Wei said. “
Simon defended his views, saying "everyone in the dressing room" agreed with him, just without saying it.
retire
Simon said: "I feel lucky to be a tennis player, it's always been my dream. ”
At the end of his retirement speech, he thanked his wife for her continued support: "Thank you for letting my enthusiasm burn for so long, and it is very important that everything is arranged at home for so long. Thank you so much, I love you. ”
Simon's wife did not show up for a group photo on the field, although she was there to watch the game. Behind every successful man is a woman with full support.
The French gang came to help, Tsonga, Memphis, Chadi, Benato and Gasquet. Memphis and Gasquet are still on the tour, watch and cherish it!
I wish Simon a happy and enjoyable life after retirement!
Simon's record at a glance
2009 Australian Open, 2015 Wimbledon quarterfinals.
14 singles titles and 8 runners-up.
Among them, 13 250 champions and 1 500 champion.
Two Masters runners-up.
Final Four of the 2008 finals.
The highest world ranking is sixth.
(Source: Tennis House by Lynn)