Italian tennis star Camila Giorgi has shocked the tennis world by announcing her retirement from the sport on social media. The 32-year-old’s decision comes amidst speculation that she had fled her native Italy amid tax evasion allegations.
Giorgi, who was unreachable by the WTA Tour earlier this week, finally broke her silence on Sunday, confirming her retirement in a heartfelt Instagram post. The announcement comes after she was listed as ‘retired’ on the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s website.
The tennis star’s retirement has raised eyebrows, especially after reports emerged that Italian authorities were looking to question her over discrepancies in her tax returns. It was also revealed that Giorgi had fled to the United States to be closer to her family.
Despite the controversy surrounding her retirement, Giorgi seems to have already set her sights on a new career path. The former world No. 26 has been dabbling in modeling and has expressed interest in pursuing a career in fashion design or writing post-tennis.
With over 730,000 followers on Instagram, Giorgi’s social media is filled with glamorous pictures and collaborations with fashion brands. Her brother, Amadeus, who also retired from sports, is now a fashion designer with his own brand – Giomila.
As the tennis world comes to terms with Giorgi’s sudden retirement, fans and followers eagerly await to see what the future holds for the talented Italian star in the world of fashion.