“I need a break. A break of the monotone routine of the circuit, traveling, the results, the pressure, the same faces (sorry girls),” said Kasatkina, which has won eight titles on the WTA circuit at the age of 28.
Kasatkina is not the only female tennis pro who inserts a break due to mental problems. In 2022, the Australian Ashleigh Barty ended her career as number 1 in the world at the age of 25.
Caroline Garcia
Last year, the French Caroline Garcia ended her season early to distance themselves from tennis because she suffered from anxiety and panic attacks.
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