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‘Special moments never disappear’: Edmund reflects on career after tribute in Turin

Brit wins two ATP Tour titles and reaches career-high world ranking of 14th

November 15, 2025

Kyle Edmund may have been hampered by injuries later in his career, but the former PIF ATP Ranking No. 14 isn’t ready to let the tough times take hold as he looks back on his 13-year career.

The 30-year-old Englishman announced his retirement in August after a series of physical issues, including annual surgeries in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Although his decision to retire is only three months old, Edmond is already happy to be able to focus on his experience as an elite performer on the world stage.

“You definitely look back more positively. [with time]”, he told ATPTour.com in Turin, where he and seven other recently retired ATP Tour stars were honored at a special ceremony at the Nitto ATP Finals on Friday night. “For me, when I finish playing [my career]which is a bit of a negative because something you are so passionate about and so invested in is coming to an end. But you can look back and enjoy these things. ”

Edmund turned pro in 2012, the year Andy Murray ended Britain’s 76-year wait for a U.S. Open men’s singles Grand Slam title. Within three years, Edmond would join Murray in making more British tennis history at the Davis Cup: the 20-year-old made his senior debut in the 2015 final against Belgium, and just three months later he broke into the top 100 for the first time, helping Britain win their first title in 79 years.

Known for his massive forehand that combined raw power with ferocious topspin, Edmund went on to win two ATP 250 titles – in Antwerp in 2018 and New York in 2020 – while his peak moment at the Grand Slams came at the 2018 Australian Open. He defeated then world No. 12 Kevin Anderson and No. 3 Grigor Dimitrov in the semifinals in Melbourne, but lost to Marin Cilic in the semifinals.

When asked what he considered the highlight of his career, Edmond said: “In terms of achievements, it’s definitely the Davis Cup.” “It was my first tour title too, which I was really excited about at the end because that was my goal, to win a tour. And then the tournament in Australia. Those are the ones that stand out for me.

“There are also little things like playing at Wimbledon as a British kid, playing for my country and obviously the Olympics. Actually, looking back, these are special moments that you’ll always have. They don’t go away. So it’s good to reflect on it in that way.”

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Edmund competes with Gael Monfils for the 2018 Antwerp title. Photo credit: Kristof Van Accom/AFP, Getty Images

Despite being plagued by injuries, Edmond remained competitive until his retirement. In his last professional event, the grass-court ATP Challenger Tour event in Nottingham in July, he reached the final. However, the foundations have been laid for the Yorkshireman’s decision to call time on his career, which has seen him record 119 tour-level singles victories, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index.

When asked about the main reason for his retirement, Edmund explained: “There’s no specific thing, but it’s definitely a combination of things.” “As a player, you’re always trying to get through, you just have that fighting mentality. That’s why I feel like I did a lot of things when I was injured, obviously, all the surgeries take a toll on your body.

“Mentally, you’re always trying to get through rehab, and once you get through rehab, you try to play again and win. As far as the games I’ve been playing for a while, I’m back, but every now and then, I’ll have other things come up that just kind of put me on hold for two or three months.”

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Edmund celebrates after defeating Grigor Dimitrov in the quarterfinals of the 2018 Australian Open. Photo credit: Paul Rovere/Getty Images

The decision to retire is a difficult moment in any athlete’s career, regardless of their achievements or status, but Edmond is prepared to use his experiences on the tennis tour to write the next chapter of his life.

“You do realize and understand that when you’re not being a professional athlete at the highest level, it’s a privilege,” said Edmond, who has enjoyed some time off and is now considering his next move, preferring to continue working in sports. “Looking back, I always say, subconsciously you may not realize it, but on a professional level, when you’re on the field and not in a team, you’re your own leader.

“You’re making decisions for yourself all the time, and those are the qualities that help you in life and take you to the next thing. When I finished, I realized that the things I was exposed to were going to help me. You have to work on yourself to get there, but when you’re on tour playing these types of events, it’s very valuable. You can see it in the tournaments you play.”