Retirements
Dennis Novak announces retirement: ‘More than I could ever dream of’
The-32-year-old shares heartfelt Instagram post
November 20, 2025
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Dennis Novak reached a career-high No. 85 in the PIF ATP Rankings.
By ATP Staff
Austrian Dennis Novak announced his retirement from professional tennis this week. The 32-year-old, who reached a career-high No. 85 in 2020, shared the news on Instagram.
“Hi everybody, just wanted to let you know that my professional career [has] come to an end,” wrote Novak. “Reaching No. 85 in the world, playing 17 times in the Davis Cup for Austria and all Grand Slam main draws is more than I could ever dream of!! 🙏”
Novak reached two tour-level quarter-finals in his career and earned as many Top 20 victories. His best major result was a third-round run at Wimbledon in 2018. Looking ahead to his next chapter, Novak shared a message of sincere gratitude in his retirement post.
“Thanks to my parents and my family for giving me the chance to go after my dream of [being] a professional tennis player and for supporting me my whole life without any doubt!!! ❤️🫶🏼,” he added. “Thanks to all my coaches all over the years for your work with me and your trust!!
“Thanks to my girlfriend who had my back all over the years and never complained when I was gone for so many weeks! I love you ❤️
“I‘m truly grateful and thankful for everything I could experience on this journey and for all the people I got to know all over the years and made friends for life!!”
