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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Crooks

Jodie Burrage says she considered retirement during injury battle

Jodie Burrage smiles after winning a match in Auckland (Alan Lee/Photosport via AP) - (AP)

An emotional Jodie Burrage revealed she considered retirement after battling to recover from more injury setbacks last season.

The 25-year-old was at a career-high ranking of 84 when she suffered a wrist injury in February that needed surgery – the fourth operation of her career – and she was just on the point of a return when her ankle ligament ruptured during a training session with Katie Boulter.

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