A renowned college tennis figure, Steve Johnson, formerly of USC Trojans and a doubles bronze medalist at the 2016 Rio Olympics, declared his retirement from professional tennis on Tuesday.
Steve Johnson revealed his retirement decision following his loss in the BNP Paribas Open qualifying tournament in Indian Wells, California. Although he is still participating in the doubles event alongside Tommy Paul, this will signify his final appearance as a professional player. Johnson conveyed his farewell message through social media.
Expressing his sentiments, Steve Johnson shared on X, “In my heart, I know that I have done everything I could in this journey, and it’s time for me to hop off and enjoy time with my family.” The decision was influenced by a knee injury that impacted his performance last year, coupled with a diminishing desire to be away from his young family while constantly on the road. Despite securing four ATP Tour events and nine ATP Challenger Tour titles, Johnson’s remarkable legacy lies in being a standout college player. His contributions to USC Trojans, winning four consecutive national championships, and clinching the NCAA Men’s Singles Championship in 2011 and 2012, where he concluded his college career on a 72-match winning streak, define his illustrious collegiate career.
