Moscow: Former world number three Nikolay Davydenko of Russia on Thursday announced his decision to retire.


Nikolay Davydenko. Pic/AFP

Speaking at a press conference during the Kremlin Cup, a joint ATP and WTA event, in Moscow, Davudenko said: "I'm 33 years old. Unfortunately, for some years now, I have been struggling with injuries.

"It's hard for me to talk about it. I have been thinking when to announce it. "The time has come. I have my whole life to live and I officially announce my retirement from professional tennis."