Elina Svitolina ends her tennis season for emotional reasons
Tennis player Elina Svitolina, who reached number 3 in the world, has announced that she will end her tennis season early. The Ukrainian has stated that she is not in the appropriate “emotional space” to compete.
Svitolina shared the news via a social media post, followed by a statement on the WTA Tour website.
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In her post, Svitolina explained: “I haven’t felt like myself lately. I don’t feel ready to play, so I’m ending my season here.”
Currently ranked number 13 in the ranking, Svitolina highlighted the need to take time to rest and recharge. “When I step back on the court, I want to fight with everything I have and give my best for the fans, for the game and for myself,” she stated.
Svitolina had an outstanding 2025, with a 35-14 record and a title, the WTA 250 tournament on clay in Rouen, France, in April. She also reached the quarterfinals at the Australian and French Opens.
However, after reaching the quarterfinals in Montreal, he lost his first match in Cincinnati and his first-round match at the US Open.
After 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 semifinals 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.
Tennis player Beatriz Haddad Maia also announced that she needs a prolonged period of rest and will end her 2025 season.
“I am posting this to share with you that I am ending my 2025 season a little earlier than planned so I can rest my body and mind for a longer period,” said the Brazilian player. “…Rest assured that I will come back stronger and the best is yet to come!”
