It signifies that Wimbledon can be her last Grand Slam as Kontaveit appears to bow out on a excessive. Her earlier finest efficiency at SW19 got here again in 2017 when she reached the third spherical - a feat she repeated in 2018 and 2019.

“Tennis has given and taught me a lot, and I am very grateful for that,” she added. “It has been important to me to bring the Estonian flag to the tennis courts and to be able to play in front of my supporters and fans all over the world.

“I am ready for new challenges after my last effort as a professional tennis player – to enjoy the game and compete as hard as I can at Wimbledon.”

Wimbledon begins on July 3, with the primary draw for the ladies's singles set to be made on June 30.