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What event led to an early end to Tracy Austin's tennis career?

  • A serious illness

  • Retirement for personal reasons

  • A serious automobile accident

  • A doping scandal

Answer

Tracy Austin's tennis career was cut short due to a serious automobile accident. In 1991, Austin was driving to a tournament in Germany when her car was hit by a drunk driver. Austin suffered serious injuries, including a broken pelvis and a fractured vertebra. She was unable to play tennis for several months, and her career never fully recovered.
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