Joe Salisbury, the former doubles world No. 1 from Britain, announced his retirement from professional tennis earlier this week, just months after returning from a mental health hiatus. Over his career, Salisbury secured six Grand Slam titles, including four in men’s doubles and two in mixed doubles. He notably won three consecutive US Open titles alongside Rajeev Ram from 2021 to 2023.
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Since resuming his career, Salisbury partnered with Neal Skupski in 2025, reaching two Major finals together. His last tournament with Ram ended in a semi-final appearance at the US Open, marking Ram's final match before retirement at age 42. Just days after their loss to Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz, Salisbury shared the news of his own retirement on social media, stating, "I’ve decided I’m retiring from professional tennis. I’ve been thinking about it for a while and am now very happy with the decision."
Salisbury's retirement surprised some fans, but not his fellow players. Skupski, who recently won the US Open, noted that Salisbury had been open about his struggles and plans for the future. "I think he's very happy with his decision, he was ready. What an incredible career he's had," Skupski said. He added that Salisbury has exciting personal plans ahead, including his upcoming wedding in November.
British Davis Cup captain Leon Smith also reflected on Salisbury's career, highlighting his significant achievements and consistent performance in doubles. Current doubles No. 1 Henry Patten expressed admiration for Salisbury, calling him an inspiration who positively influenced many British doubles players.
Salisbury's accomplishments in tennis will be fondly remembered as he transitions to the next chapter of his life.