Berdych to announce retirement on Saturday

Czech Davis Cup champion Tomas Berdych plans to announce his retirement from tennis in London on Saturday ending 17 years as a professional.

Berdych’s father Martin broke the news to the Czech tabloid Blesk on Wednesday and Berdych himself then recorded a tweet confirming the retirement.

“Hi guys, if you want to have a little surprise, just don’t see any media and social networks, but you and I know it’s impossible these days,” Berdych told his fans, sitting in a car.

“I had it planned as a little surprise on Saturday when I’m going to be in London but now it’s not even possible because it’s all over but it’s fine.”