Veteran tennis player and former world No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo, 30, announced her retirement from the sport Wednesday.

Mauresmo won two-grand slams in her career.

Back in 2006, she was regarded as the greatest female players to ever play and not win a grand slam. She claimed Wimbledon that year, effectively putting an end to that sentiment.

In addition to her tour performance, she represented France in the 2000 and 2004 Olympic games, as well as the French Fed Cup for seven years.

Often the target of jabs by other players, including Lindsay Davenport and Martina Hingis, who both publically observed a 'manly' style to her play, Mauresmo's physique was her most notable quality when she took the court.

Extremely muscular and decidedly powerful, she told the press she was a lesbian, which fueled some of the comments directed her way.

Renown both for her athletic talent as well as personal bravery, she was easily one of the most popular and controversial figures on the tour.