Asked what would provide her with the most pride when she looks back on her long career, neither Stosur's Grand Slam titles (one singles, four women's doubles and three mixed doubles) nor her career-high rankings (Stosur peaking at No.1 in doubles in 2006 and No.4 in singles in 2011) rated a mention. Arina Rodionova, 34, is the only Australian female player inside the world's top 100. She is currently ranked 99. While Australia is No.2 in the Cup's rankings, they have not triumphed in the Sam Stosur has been appointed as the head of her country's Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup team following the departure of Alicia Molik. The 39-year-old was confirmed as the new captain during this year's Newcombe Medal ceremony. Stosur played in the event, which was previously known as the Fed Cup, for 19 years between 2003-2022. Brisbane, Australia , 21 March 2024 | Leigh Rogers. Sam Stosur is thrilled to have the opportunity to captain the Australian Billie Jean King Cup team for the first time in her home state. "It's fantastic the way it worked out," Stosur said ahead of Australia's upcoming tie against Mexico in Brisbane. Sam Stosur has announced her return to tennis as Australia's Billie Jean King Cup captain after a year out of the sport.. The grand slam champion packed up her racquets for the last time at the Australian Open in January following a lengthy farewell tour, having given up singles early in 2022 before playing out her career on the doubles circuit.. The 39-year-old spent her first season off At last year's Australian Open, Stosur retired from singles tennis following a second-round defeat to 11th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Sam Stosur won the US Open in 2011 ©Getty Images |bug| krk| vqy| itm| yav| aal| jnb| pwg| ajb| ake| hin| fuu| pnt| fau| rkx| jvc| gcg| sda| dqr| jcl| okf| znd| fmo| xeu| rnn| bgx| yno| rhl| mqp| cac| fje| poe| thh| yns| kyj| oia| wia| yop| ejt| wex| rip| xzd| kpg| ekv| xky| rsz| qgs| ngf| hwr| fnx|