Amanda Anisimova introduced that she is taking an indefinite break from tennis, citing considerations for her psychological well being and burnout.
“I’ve really been struggling with my mental health and burnout since the summer of 2022,” Anisimova, 21, wrote Friday on Instagram. “It’s become unbearable being at tennis tournaments. At this point, my priority is my mental well-being and taking a break for some time. I’ve worked as hard as I could to push through it. I will miss being out there, and I appreciate all the continuous support.”
A two-time WTA singles champion, Anisimova upset reigning champion Simona Halep en path to reaching the semifinals of the 2019 French Open semifinals. The then-17-year-old was the youngest girl to achieve that stage at a serious since 2006.
Anisimova upset Coco Gauff on her path towards the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 2022. She additionally bested defending champion Naomi Osaka on the Australian Open in 2022.
Currently ranked forty sixth on this planet, Anisimova has gained simply three of 11 matches this season. She beforehand was ranked as excessive as twenty first on this planet.
–Field Level Media