sports / Saturday, 04-Jan-2025

Former World No. 1, who topped rankings before Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal, retired at 29: 'I lost interest'

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Former World No. 1, who topped rankings before Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal, retired at 29: 'I lost interest'

Jim Courier won 23 career titles and earned over $14 million in prize money, but a lack of motivation led to his early retirement.

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Jim Courier of the USA keeps his eyes on the ball during a Roland Garros game against Sergi Bruguera of Spain.
© Clive Brunskill/ALLSPORTJim Courier of the USA keeps his eyes on the ball during a Roland Garros game against Sergi Bruguera of Spain.

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