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2012 Olympics combined doubles gold medal winner Max Mirnyi reportedly had surgical procedure to take away a mind tumor. In keeping with Belarusian outlet Sensible Press, 46-year-old Mirnyi began experiencing complications over a month in the past. After visiting the physician, an MRI confirmed a mind tumor.
Per the report, Mirnyi underwent an eight-hour-long surgical procedure to take away the tumor. Additionally, the report states that the surgical procedure was performed in Minsk and that it went very nicely. Since Mirnyi resides in the USA, he reportedly additionally left Belarus to proceed additional therapy within the States.
Mirnyi received a complete of 10 Grand Slam titles in doubles
Mirnyi loved a extremely profitable doubles profession, having received six Grand Slam titles in males’s doubles and 4 in combined doubles. Additionally, former doubles world No. 1 Mirnyi received the 2012 London Olympics combined doubles occasion with Victoria Azarenka. After profitable a complete of 52 doubles titles, Mirnyi put an finish to his profession after the 2018 season.
“I’ve make a decision that the 2018 season was my final 12 months competing professionally. It was a really tough selection for me to make as tennis has been my life ever since I can keep in mind myself. I used to be lucky to attain far past what a bit boy from Minsk, Belarus, might have dreamed of. And lastly, I want to thank and hug all of my followers who gave me love and assist, who cheered with me in moments of glory however extra importantly those who lifted me time and time once more at totally different a part of the world when matches and tournaments have been misplaced and occasions have been robust. You gave me the power and motivation to get up and preserve working. I’ll always remember what it’s wish to play in entrance of you, be it on the apply court docket or a packed home. Going ahead, it’s time for me to maneuver on with my life and settle for new challenges. I’ll miss the sport enormously, however for sure I’ll proceed to observe it intently and like it from the sidelines.” Mirnyi advised the ATP web site after the 2018 season ended.
