Aryna Sabalenka Ready to return after a much needed rest.
The tennis star was forced to withdraw from Wimbledon and the 2024 Paris Olympics due to a shoulder injury, but she recently explained how the loss of her ex-boyfriend has worsened her health. Konstantin Koltsov March also contributed to her withdrawal from some summer events.
“I lost my father once, and tennis helped me get through that difficult loss,” Arina explained. The Guardian In an article published on August 21, she added her thought process after Constantine’s death. “I thought I had to keep playing, keep doing what I do to separate my personal life from my professional life.”
As she continued to compete in tournaments in Miami and Stuttgart after her ex-boyfriend’s suicide, her mental state did not improve, and her body began to feel the effects. Eventually, the 26-year-old realized she had been too hard on herself.
“I was struggling a lot mentally because I wouldn’t stop doing it,” Erin continued. “It was very emotional and very stressful, and it took a toll on my mental health at that point.”