Amanda Anisimova stops at 21: “Unbearable to continue”

Amanda Anisimova stops at 21: “Unbearable to continue”

Amanda Anisimova, a U.S. tennis player currently ranked 45th in the WTA rankings, has decided to take a break from tennis due to mental health issues.

The 21-year-old athlete announced this on her Instagram profile, “I have been struggling with my mental health and nervous breakdown since the summer of 2022. It has become unbearable for me to participate in tennis tournaments. At this point my priority is my mental well-being and I have decided to take a break for a while.”

“I have been working hard to try to make it through this time. I will miss the competition and I appreciate your support,” concluded Anisimova, whose best ranking is a 21st.