Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina, former world number 3, has announced that she will end her tennis season earlier than expected due to her emotional state. Through a social media post, Svitolina expressed that she doesn’t feel at her best and is not ready to compete, so she decided to end her season.
Elina Svitolina on Instagram: “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, Svitolina emphasized the need to take time to rest and recharge.Svitolina’s 2025 season was notable, with a 35-14 record and a title at the WTA 250 clay court tournament in Rouen, France, in April. She also reached the quarterfinals at the Australian and French Opens. However, after reaching the quarterfinals in Montreal, he suffered defeats in Cincinnati and in the first round of the US Open. After her defeat in Montreal, Svitolina reported having received online abuse from frustrated gamblers. Last week, Svitolina led Ukraine to the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup in China. Svitolina married French tennis player Gael Monfils in 2021 and they have a daughter named Skai, born in 2022. Brazilian tennis player Beatriz Haddad Maia also announced that she will end her 2025 season to take a break. Haddad Maia stated that she needs to rest her body and mind for a longer period, ensuring that she will return stronger.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.
Elina Svitolina
