Elina Svitolina Ends Tennis Season Early
Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina, who reached number 3 in the world, has announced that she will end her tennis season earlier than expected. The decision is due to the fact that she does not feel in the “right emotional space”. Svitolina, currently ranked number 13, shared her feelings through a social media post. In her statement, she explained that she needs time to rest and recharge.Svitolina had a standout 2025, with a 35-14 record and a title at the WTA 250 clay tournament in Rouen, France, in April. She also reached the quarterfinals at the Australian Open and Roland Garros. After reaching the quarterfinals in Montreal, Svitolina lost her first match in Cincinnati and in the first round of the US Open. Following her defeat to Naomi Osaka in Montreal, Svitolina reported having received online abuse from frustrated gamblers. Last week, Svitolina led Ukraine to the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals in China, before losing to Jasmine Paolini of Italy. Svitolina, 31, married French tennis player Gael Monfils in 2021 and they have a daughter, Skai, born in 2022. Brazilian tennis player Beatriz Haddad Maia has also announced that she will end her 2025 season to take an extended break.I don’t feel ready to play, so I’m ending my season here.
Elina Svitolina
