Elina Svitolina Ends the 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 earlier than expected. The decision is based on her current emotional state, according to the player herself.
Svitolina shared her feelings through a social media post, followed by a statement on the WTA Tour website. “Lately I don’t feel like myself,” she expressed. “I don’t feel ready to play, so I’m ending my season here.”
The tennis player, currently ranked number 13, explained that she needs time to rest and recharge. “When I return to the court, I want to fight with everything I have and give my best for the fans, for the game and for myself,” said Svitolina.
Social media post by Elina Svitolina
Svitolina had a good performance in 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 the French Open.
However, after reaching the quarterfinals in Montreal, he lost his first match in Cincinnati and in the first round of the US Open.
After her defeat to Naomi Osaka in Montreal, Svitolina reported having received online abuse from frustrated gamblers.
Last week, Svitolina led the Ukrainian team to the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals in China, before losing to Jasmine Paolini of Italy.
Svitolina, 31, married veteran Frenchman Gael Monfils in 2021 and they have a daughter, Skai, born in 2022.
Tennis player Beatriz Haddad Maia also announced that she will end her 2025 season to take an extended rest period.
