Former world No. 47 Marc-Andrea Huesler has announced he will retire from professional tennis following next week's Zug Challenger, choosing to bring his playing career to a close in front of home fans in Switzerland.
The 30-year-old confirmed the news on social media, describing his journey on the ATP Tour as "an incredible ride" while expressing gratitude to everyone who supported him throughout his career. Huesler also hinted that retirement may not necessarily be permanent, saying Zug would be his final tournament "for now."
Huesler enjoyed the best period of his career between 2022 and 2023.
His breakthrough came in October 2022 when he fought through qualifying to win the ATP 250 title in Sofia, defeating Denmark's Holger Rune in the final to capture his first and only ATP singles crown. The victory helped propel him to a career-high ranking of world No. 47 four months later.
Beyond his ATP title, Huesler also claimed seven ATP Challenger trophies and represented Switzerland in the Davis Cup. He added another career highlight in 2021 by winning the doubles title at the Swiss Open Gstaad alongside compatriot Dominic Stricker.
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Although he never progressed beyond the opening round of a Grand Slam main draw, Huesler earned several memorable victories during his career, including a straight-sets win over Jannik Sinner at the 2022 Paris Masters, one of the Italian star's rare defeats to a player ranked outside the world's top 50 at the time.
In recent seasons, injuries and inconsistent form made it difficult for Huesler to maintain his place among the sport's elite. He currently sits outside the world's top 300 and recently failed to qualify for the main draw in Gstaad before deciding to call time on his career.
His final appearance will come at the ATP Challenger 125 event in Zug, where he has received a wildcard into the main draw. The tournament offers Huesler the chance to end his career on home soil, surrounded by Swiss supporters.
While his time on the ATP Tour may be coming to an end, Huesler leaves the sport with an impressive résumé that includes an ATP singles title, a place among the world's top 50 and the distinction of being one of the few Swiss men to win a tour-level singles crown.
