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**LoloLibia** · 05-05-2011, 06:15 PM

Austrian veteran Stefan Koubek announces end of tennis career
By The Associated Press

VIENNA — Austrian tennis player Stefan Koubek, who was ranked a career-high No. 20 in 2000, has announced his retirement.

Currently ranked No. 261, Koubek will end his career with an exhibition match on July 30.

Koubek says "I wanted to play Roland Garros and Wimbledon one more time but I won't make it. Once you've decided to quit, you lose your motivation."

Kitzbuehel tournament organizers say the 34-year-old Koubek turned down a wild card for their ATP tour event in August.

Koubek won three ATP titles and has been part of Austria's Davis Cup team for 13 seasons.

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**LoloLibia** · 05-05-2011, 06:17 PM

What smokers remain now? (aside from Ferrer).

Koubek will forever live in infamy in my mind for being 1/2 of the worse match I ever sat through (against Blake at the US Open, 2007) - but he will also serve as a fond memory of one of the most memorable and storied evenings I ever spent with fellow TATeurs.

**sEe** · 05-05-2011, 07:36 PM

I always think he is actually retired until they mention him playing on one of the parking lot courts at a Slam.

Happy retirement.

**Hsmrcahr** · 05-05-2011, 07:45 PM

Another Austrian lefty retired.

What is is about Austria and lefties?

**avodeinst** · 05-05-2011, 08:00 PM

Dude wore a belly button ring.

Not sexy.

**AlistDakisa** · 07-05-2011, 07:00 PM

I mainly remember him grabbing Crazy Dani by the throat last summer.

05-05-2011, 06:15 PM	#1
LoloLibia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 497 Senior Member	Stefan Koubek Announces Retirement Austrian veteran Stefan Koubek announces end of tennis career By The Associated Press VIENNA — Austrian tennis player Stefan Koubek, who was ranked a career-high No. 20 in 2000, has announced his retirement. Currently ranked No. 261, Koubek will end his career with an exhibition match on July 30. Koubek says "I wanted to play Roland Garros and Wimbledon one more time but I won't make it. Once you've decided to quit, you lose your motivation." Kitzbuehel tournament organizers say the 34-year-old Koubek turned down a wild card for their ATP tour event in August. Koubek won three ATP titles and has been part of Austria's Davis Cup team for 13 seasons. http://www.google.com/hostednews/can...?docId=6765357 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-05-2011, 06:17 PM	#2
LoloLibia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 497 Senior Member	What smokers remain now? (aside from Ferrer). Koubek will forever live in infamy in my mind for being 1/2 of the worse match I ever sat through (against Blake at the US Open, 2007) - but he will also serve as a fond memory of one of the most memorable and storied evenings I ever spent with fellow TATeurs. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-05-2011, 07:36 PM	#3
sEe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 547 Senior Member	I always think he is actually retired until they mention him playing on one of the parking lot courts at a Slam. Happy retirement. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-05-2011, 07:45 PM	#4
Hsmrcahr Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 429 Senior Member	Another Austrian lefty retired. What is is about Austria and lefties? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-05-2011, 08:00 PM	#5
avodeinst Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 484 Senior Member	Dude wore a belly button ring. Not sexy. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-05-2011, 07:00 PM	#6
AlistDakisa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 537 Senior Member	I mainly remember him grabbing Crazy Dani by the throat last summer. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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