Overview

• The 28-year-old said she has been "far from fine" and will step away for the rest of the year to protect her mental wellbeing.
• She linked her decision to emotional stress from switching nationality to Australia and to prolonged separation from her father.
• Her 2025 campaign produced a 19–21 record with no titles, including recent early exits at the Korean Open and the China Open.
• She signaled plans to resume competition in 2026 after taking time to recharge.
• Her move follows season shutdowns by Elina Svitolina, Paula Badosa and Beatriz Haddad Maia, renewing focus on WTA requirements that top players enter each Grand Slam, 10 WTA 1000s and six 500-level events.