« A special goodbye » : Pospisil ends career at home in Toronto
Vasek Pospisil played the final match of his professional career on Monday night at the Canadian Masters 1000 in Toronto, bowing out with a three-set loss to Facundo Bagnis. At 35, the former world No. 25 said goodbye to the sport where it all began — in his home country, surrounded by loved ones.
Vasek Pospisil Toronto 2025 – © Zuma / Psnewz
He wanted it to end here in Toronto, on home soil, in front of his loved ones. That wish came true. Vasek Pospisil played his final ATP tour match on Monday at the Canadian Masters 1000, bowing out to Argentina’s Facundo Bagnis (6‑2, 3‑6, 6‑3). At 35, the former world No. 25 steps away with a sense of mission accomplished—and a flood of emotions.
« I’m relieved, very relieved, actually », he shared in his post‑match press conference. « I wasn’t sure how I’d feel once it was over, but now that it’s done, I’m happy that it’s behind me. »
Despite a thigh injury in the fifth game, the Canadian insisted on finishing his final match. « Of course, I wasn’t going to retire mid‑match—I had to finish my last match », he smiled. « I would have liked to enjoy it more, but it was still very special to finish here in Canada. »
In a rare display of honesty with the media, Pospisil described the emotional intensity of his final week: « It was very hard, very charged. I was really nervous before stepping on court—more than usual. My body was tense, which probably led to the injury. »
A Canadian tennis ambassador
Despite recurring injuries and setbacks, Vasek Pospisil will be remembered as one of the key pillars of modern Canadian tennis. Wimbledon doubles champion in 2014 and Davis Cup winner in 2022, he was celebrated for his commitment to national representation: « I don’t understand players who refuse to play Davis Cup or the Olympics. For me, representing your country is a given. »
Deeply attached to his roots, Pospisil emphasized the vital role of his family: « My father quit his job to coach me for 15 years. He was even more invested than I was. It was for them that I wanted to play one last match here, in front of them. »
I don’t want to stay in this sport full-time
Looking ahead, he sees his future in tennis—but at a gentler pace: « I don’t want to stay in this sport full‑time. It’s very demanding, both mentally and physically. If I stay involved, it will only be to give back—help young Canadians or those who lack opportunities. »
Three career highlights will stay with him forever: Wimbledon 2014, the 2022 Davis Cup, and his breakthrough at Montreal in 2013. « Those are moments that stay with you for life. »
