Amanda Anisimova Announces Indefinite Break From Tennis

Amanda Anisimova of the United States returns a shot to Yulia Putintseva, of Kazakhstan, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Aug. 30, 2022. Frank Franklin II/AP Photo

NEW YORK—The WTA Tour says Amanda Anisimova plans to take an indefinite break from tennis, citing burnout and concerns for her mental health.

“I’ve really been struggling with my mental health and burnout since the summer of 2022,” the former world No. 21 American wrote on Instagram on Friday. “It’s become unbearable being at tennis tournaments. At this point, my priority is my mental well-being and taking a break for some time. I’ve worked as hard as I could to push through it. I will miss being out there, and I appreciate all the continuous support.”