Svitolina announces a temporary break: “I see with inconsolable pain what is happening in my homeland”

the ukrainian Elina Svitolina He has announced through a message on his social networks that he is temporarily hanging up his racket to recover physically and mentally. Along with an image of the game dressed in the colors of her country, Svitolina has explained that “there have been a couple of extremely difficult months for meNot only mentally but also physically.

“For quite some time I have been suffering from discomfort in my back. pain did not allow me to prepare in the best way for tournaments” he admitted when explaining the main reason for his momentary withdrawal from the tracks.

In addition, Svitolina has had to add to the physical component the emotional burden of the conflict in Ukraine. “At the same time, I watch with inconsolable pain in my heart what is happening in my homeland Ukraine and with what enormous courage the Ukrainian people are defending our country, which gave me a great push to continue and fight on the track. Now, my body can’t take it anymore and i need to rest“.

Svitolina has not announced when her return will take place, although she hopes she will return soon: “This way, I am sad to announce that I will be missing FedCup and some of my favorite tournaments in Europe.. But I’m sure I’ll see you again soon! Thank you all for your support in this challenging challenge”.