‘Tennis was my toxic boyfriend’: Aiava unleashes in retirement announcement

Sydney Morning Herald

by Billie Eder

February 14, 2026

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‘Tennis was my toxic boyfriend’: Aiava unleashes in retirement announcement

Destanee Aiava, a 25-year-old Australian tennis player, has announced her retirement from professional tennis in an Instagram post that sharply criticized the sport’s culture. Aiava, who reached a career-high singles ranking of world No.133, expressed frustration with the industry’s toxic environment, which she described as

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Originally published on Sydney Morning Herald on 2/14/2026