Mar 22, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Nadia Petrova hits a backhand against Donna Vekic (not pictured) on day six of the Sony Open at Crandon Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - Former world number three Nadia Petrova has retired from tennis after almost two decades in the sport.
The 34-year-old Russian had not played on the WTA Tour since 2014 after failing to shake off a torn muscle in her shoulder and a number of other injuries.
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