What's up with all these women retiring at the top of their games??

[pinkoos]

First, Annika Sorenstam and now Justine Henin.

Both are currently ranked number 1 in their respective sports.

Reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where George throws some funny one liners in at work and quits while he's ahead.

[pinkoos]

I guess Annika is retiring at the end of this season, but Justine is out effective immediately.

[Paul F.]

You know, in some ways, it's better to go out "on top" than to slide down the back side of being number one, into being a "has been" or "washed up"..

Then again, drag that talent out for what you can get from it, both in enjoyment of the sport, and of course the money...

[mattkime]

they're just following this guy -

[Jimmypoo]

I'd rather go out on top than on the bottom.

The thinking here, is that if I went out on top -- I'd crush someone underneath me.

.....or did I miss something here?

[threeprong]

I don't see anything wrong with having your priorities in order.

[vision63]

Because the top of "their" game is no longer the top of "the" game.

[WHiiP]

Annika hasn't been #1 for the past year . . . currently #2. But she is making a comeback of sorts . . .

[OWC Jamie]

... tired of smacking balls ?

[kj]

I think a lot of women have other things they'd rather do. Men, not as much. kj.