Elina Svitolina Pulls Plug on Season for Mental Break

Elina Svitolina has closed the curtain on her 2025 campaign.

Citing the need to recharge mentally and emotionally and regain her competitive identity, Svitolina says she will not play again this season.

“I haven’t been feeling like myself lately. I’m not in the right emotional space, and I don’t feel ready to play, so I am therefore ending the season here,” Svitolina posted on Instagram.

“Over the years, I’ve learned that this sport isn’t about money, fame, or rankings—it’s about being ready to fight and to give your all. Right now, I’m simply not at the level mentally or emotionally to do that.

“Not every day has to be productive, strong, or full of energy. Some days are heavy—and that doesn’t make me weak. It just means I’m human and need time to rest, to feel, to breathe and to just be.”

The 31-year-old Svitolina, who fell to Anna Bondar in the US Open first round after bowing to Barbora Krejcikova in the Cincinnati first round, suffered a heart-breaking three-set loss to Jasmine Paolini in Billie Jean King Cup semifinal play last weekend. Svitolina was within two games of sending Ukraine into the final before falling to Paolini.

World No. 13 Svitolina posted a 35-14 record in 2025, including winning the Rouen title on red clay last April.

Related articles

Who is Emma Raducanu’s first China Open opponent? Familiar foe Cristina Bucsa

WTA Tour players Emma Raducanu and Cristina Bucsa. Four years after her stunning breakthrough in 2021, Emma Raducanu will finally make her China Open debut in 2025….

Federer and Nadal send Ryder Cup cheers; Serena Williams steals the spotlight at Nike Skims; Alcaraz, Sinner and Rybakina shine in Asia

In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, the action in the Asian Swing continues to steal the spotlight, with figures like Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Elena Rybakina appearing…

From boos to withdrawals: Taylor Townsend withdraws from China swing after food controversy fallout

Taylor Townsend decided to withdraw from the WTA 1000 China Open following her participation in the Billie Jean King Cup, which was marred by comments she made against Chinese cuisine—comments…

Nathaniel Taylor “Rollo” Was THE MOST Dangerous ACTOR IN HOLLYWOOD?!

When you think of Hollywood’s most dangerous actors, Nathaniel Taylor, affectionately known as “Rollo,” might not be the first name that comes to mind.’   Yet, this…

Michael Jackson Tomb Opened After 15 Years And What They Found SHOCKED The World!

Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, left an indelible mark on the world. His music and performances continue to captivate generations. From humble beginnings to global superstardom,…

Colbert’s Bold Comeback: How His New Partnership with Jasmine Crockett Is Reshaping Late-Night TV and Leaving Rivals Terrified.

CBS thought the story was over. When they quietly pushed Stephen Colbert out of The Late Show, the network treated it like a funeral without mourners — no…