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What condition led to Kontaveitˈs retirement?

  • Lumbar disc degeneration

  • Knee injury

  • ACL tear

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer

Kontaveitˈs retirement was caused by lumbar disc degeneration, a condition that causes the discs in the lower back to degenerate, or break down. This can lead to pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving. Kontaveit had been dealing with the condition for several years, and it eventually became too much for her to continue playing tennis.
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