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Joe Salisbury to Pause Tennis Until at Least April Citing Anxiety

He cites heart palpitations, poor sleep, a sick stomach, a persistent sense of dread.

Overview

  • The six-time Grand Slam doubles champion confirmed in a BBC Sport interview that he does not plan to return to competition before April.
  • He described anxiety symptoms including heart palpitations, body shakiness, nausea, disrupted sleep and appetite, and a lingering feeling that something bad will happen.
  • Salisbury said his on-court level was largely maintained this season, yet competing took an extra emotional and mental toll and was less enjoyable.
  • Partnering Neal Skupski, he finished runner-up at the French Open, the US Open and the ATP Finals in Turin, where they lost to Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara.
  • Skupski will team up with American Christian Harrison from January as Salisbury steps away to manage his health.