"I want to take a break to rejuvenate physically": Svitolina set to take career break, citing physical condition after US Open run
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Elina Svitolina revealed her intention to take a break from tournaments after being eliminated from the US Open.
The Ukrainian world No. 26 recently exited the US Open in the third round after losing 4-6, 6-4, 2-6 to world No. 3 Jessica Pegula. Svitolina defeated Anna Lena Friedsam and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova along the way.
Following her match with Pegula, Svitolina revealed that she doesn't feel in good physical condition and needs some time to recover.
“I am satisfied with my level of play, but right now, I want to take a break to rejuvenate physically and come back stronger,” Svitolina said
“When I am in peak physical condition, I can challenge the top tennis players, and my ranking will improve,” she added.
Svitolina skipped the Cincinnati Open after her first-round exit at the Canadian Open against Danielle Collins, losing 6-2, 6-2, to ensure she arrived at the US Open in the best possible shape. The Ukrainian mentioned that she's not sure how much rest time she will take:
“I’m not sure exactly how much time I’ll require. I’ll follow the doctors’ recommendations. I’ll consult with my team and consider my next steps.”
“I intend to take some time for recovery, and I haven’t seen my daughter in a while, so I’m looking forward to returning home,” Svitolina concluded.
Former world No. 3 doesn't have any points to defend for the rest of the season, so she shouldn't have any issues staying near the top of the WTA Ranking. Svitolina took a year-long break due to her pregnancy and returned in April at Charleston.
The significant number of points she accumulated in a short period is attributed to her victory at the Estrasburgo Open, reaching the quarterfinals of the French Open, the semifinals of Wimbledon, and now the third round at the US Open.
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