Chardy, it’s over. The Frenchman did not last long against world number 1, Carlos Alcaraz, on Tuesday July 4, for his entry into the running at Wimbledon (6-0, 6-2, 7-5). A defeat recorded in 1:24, synonymous with the end of his career for the man who had announced that he would definitely put his rackets back after the London tournament.
“I live here, I train a lot here. It’s a special place for me. And finishing here, in singles, is something I wanted. (…) It started a bit here, I won in juniors. I have all my family coming, I’m playing against the world number 1 on one of the most beautiful courts… It will be a great end no matter what,” the person told Franceinfo on Sunday.
A title in Stuttgart in 2009
The French left the field to a standing ovation, after coming close to a dry defeat against the expeditious Spaniard. Sounding the revolt in the last set, the Habs prolonged the pleasure by playing a last tie-break before leaving, with felted steps, the London lawn.
At 36, the Palois has gone through a difficult period. Knee operated in 2022, Jérémy Chardy only played five games in 2023, for a single victory. Falling down to 542nd place in the world, his main feats of arms will be a title in Stuttgart in 2009, a quarter-final at the Australian Open in 2013, and a Davis Cup title with the France team. , in 2017.
The retirement of Jérémy Chardy already promises to be active since the latter is now the coach of his compatriot Ugo Humbert. The Palois will also have one last opportunity to shine before returning to his home, since he will play the Wimbledon tournament in doubles with his new protege.
