Chris Eubanks sets the record straight regarding his retirement — What’s next?

Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images Chris Eubanks has confirmed that he is no longer retired after making an initial announcement last year. Eubanks first brought up the possibility of stepping away from tennis in November, speaking about it on the Served with Andy Roddick podcast. The American was a well-liked figure during his time on tour, something reflected in the messages he received from players like Jessica Pegula and Ben Shelton following his announcement.

At the time, many took it as a retirement, but Eubanks didn’t fully close the door. Now, he’s made it clear where things stand. Chris Eubanks says he feels ‘at peace’ with his decision to retire Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images After hinting at retirement, Eubanks has stayed involved with the sport, stepping into broadcasting roles and agreeing a three-year contract with Tennis Channel earlier this year.

Speaking to Front Office Sports, Eubanks was asked if he could see himself returning to the court in the future. While he didn’t completely close the door, he made it clear that a comeback wasn’t on his mind He also talked about what helped him step away from the sport. Eubanks explained that looking back on all of this helped him feel more comfortable about moving forward.

“I don’t foresee it, you know never say never,” responded Eubanks. “But right now, I am extremely happy with my decision, I’m extremely happy when I reflect back on the things I was able to accomplish in my career”. “And I always say, I was lucky for any of those things to happen.