The first racket of Ukraine Elina Svitolina announced that she was temporarily suspending professional performances.

" I suffered with my back for a long time.. The pain did not allow me to prepare for tournaments in the best possible way.. Meanwhile, watching with unbearable pain in my heart what is happening in my homeland, in Ukraine, and with what courage and courage our Ukrainian people defend our country, I received a huge impetus to continue and fight on the court. Now my body can't take it anymore and I need to rest..

But I'm sure we'll see you soon! "

Svitolina has played 13 matches this season, losing eight of them.. The best Ukrainian tennis player finished last season in 14th position.

At the Tokyo Olympics, Svitolina won bronze, winning the first medal for Ukraine in the history of tennis Olympic tournaments..

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Earlier it was reported that Svitolina for the first time in six years will leave the top 20 of the WTA world rankings..