Kasatkina ends season, cites exhaustion and nationality change

Daria Kasatkina said on Monday she will not play again this season, citing emotional and physical exhaustion tied to the demands of the tour and a recent change of nationality. The 28 year old, who is living in Australia and is ranked 19th in the world, said she needs an extended break to address her mental wellbeing and plans to return in 2026.

Kasatkina posted on social media that she had "hit a wall" and could not continue, calling for a break from "the monotonous daily grind of life on the tour, the suitcases, the results, the pressure, the same faces." She added that "the schedule is too much, mentally and emotionally" and that she had been "far from fine for a long time." In the same message she acknowledged the emotional strain of her recent nationality switch and said stepping away was necessary to recharge.

The announcement follows a difficult run of results for a player who was formerly in the top 10. Kasatkina has won 19 of 41 matches this year, a 19 and 22 record that marks her first season with more losses than wins since 2019. Her last match was a straight sets loss to Sonay Kartal at the China Open on September 27, and she suffered a string of early exits after...