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Amanda Anisimova becomes latest player to take a break from the WTA tour to focus on mental health

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American youngster Amanda Anisimova is currently ranked No.47 in the WTA women’s singles rankings

WTA star Amanda Anisimova has announced that she will be taking a break from professional tennis to focus on mental health. Anisimova made her debut on the WTA circuit in 2016 and she has grown by leaps and bounds since then, achieving a career-best ranking of World No.21 in 2019.

However, her career graph has seen a decline in the past couple of years and the youngster believes that it’s best for her to take a break and focus on mental well-being. Mental health has been a burning topic in the world of sports recently and Anisimova has become the latest athlete to speak openly about it.

Anisimova revealed her decision on social media and promised her fans that she would come back stronger. “I’ve really been struggling with my mental health and burnout since the summer of 2022. It’s become unbearable being at tennis tournaments. At the moment my priority is my mental well-being and taking a break for some time”, she wrote on Instagram. She also thanked her fans and well-wishers for their continuous support.

Anisimova has had a pretty rough 2023 and that seems to have taken a really heavy toll on her mental health. She played five WTA tournaments this season and suffered first-round exits in four of them. She was last seen in action on 26th April at the Madrid Open, during her opening-round loss to Arantxa Rus.

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Amanda Anisimova is following in the footsteps of Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka has set a benchmark for athletes worldwide and Tennis players specifically when it comes to opening up about mental health. During the 2021 Roland Garros, Osaka announced her withdrawal from the tournament citing mental health issues.

Her move sparked a fresh debate on the importance of mental health issues among everyone and especially for athletes who are always under a high-pressure situation. Osaka has since then become one of the leading figures in the mental health awareness campaign around the world.

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Osaka was on a three month long break from tennis citing mental health issues and made a full-time comeback to Tennis only in 2022. Apart from Osaka, other tennis stars have also stepped up their fight against mental health abuse and is helping to spread awareness that mental health is not a taboo. Former Australian tennis star Jelena Dokic recently revealed her struggles with mental health while current world No.1 Iga Swiatek also stressed on the importance of mental health earlier this year.

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Sarbik Dutta

My heart races on the F1 track and tennis courts, translating the adrenaline of each moment into words. While F1's speed thrills and tennis's finesse captivate me, my passion doesn't stop there. As a devoted follower of cricket, football, and various Olympic sports, I find myself engulfed in the highs and lows of these games. Through my writing, I aim to share the stories behind the stats, the emotions fueling the victories, and the struggles that define the journey of athletes across diverse disciplines. Being a voice that echoes the fervor of these sports is a privilege I cherish every day.

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