With ups and downs throughout her career, Elina Svitolina has established herself as one of the top players of her generation. A former world No. 3, she famously defeated Serena Williams in straight sets at the 2016 Olympic Games, made a strong return to the tour after becoming a mother, and currently sits at No. 13 in the WTA rankings.

However, after a string of disappointing results, the Ukrainian has decided to bring her demanding 2025 season to an early close, opting out of the upcoming Asian swing in September and October.

Now 31, Svitolina is married to fellow tennis star Gael Monfils and together they share a daughter. As she explained, her priorities today go beyond competition—placing mental health above all else.

The world No. 13 admitted she is exhausted after a year spent tr

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