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Roberto Bautista Agut to Retire After 2026 Season at Age 38

He calls it a grateful farewell to a career defined by consistency.

Overview

  • Roberto Bautista Agut, who announced Thursday on his 38th birthday, said he will end his tennis career when the 2026 season concludes.
  • He plans to compete through the remainder of the year, including the Mutua Madrid Open this month.
  • In a statement, he said he had given everything in training and in matches and now wants to savor a final lap and thank supporters.
  • His résumé features 12 ATP titles, Spain’s 2019 Davis Cup triumph, a 2019 Wimbledon semifinal, a career‑high world No. 9, and Olympic appearances.
  • The Benlloc native from Castellón has been viewed as a steady pillar in Spanish tennis, often away from the spotlight of stars such as Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz.