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Sara Sorribes Announces Indefinite Break from Tennis

The Spanish player cites mental and physical fatigue, leaving her future in the sport uncertain ahead of the Madrid WTA 1000 tournament.

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Overview

  • Sara Sorribes made her announcement through a personal letter on social media, expressing a need for rest and recovery.
  • She revealed a loss of motivation to train and compete, alongside physical and mental struggles that have persisted for months.
  • Her decision follows a recent Billie Jean King Cup appearance, where she helped Spain defeat Brazil in both singles and doubles matches.
  • Sorribes has seen a ranking decline over the past year, falling outside the top 100 after reaching a career-high of No. 32 in 2021.
  • The timing of her break coincides with the upcoming Madrid WTA 1000, where she won the doubles title last year with Cristina Bucsa.