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WTA players announcing professional hiatuses

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Several professional women’s tennis players have announced breaks from the WTA Tour to prioritize their wellbeing. New Zealand’s Lulu Sun, Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia, and Germany’s Laura Siegemund are among those stepping away from competition. Sun cited the “physical and mental demands of a competition schedule are relentless” as a reason for her hiatus. Haddad Maia intends to take the rest of 2026 off following recent losses, with plans to return in 2027. Siegemund, ranked 98th, announced an indefinite hiatus following Wimbledon to focus on mental and physical recovery. Her absence will result in her missing the North American hard-court season and the US Open. The 38-year-old, a former US Open doubles champion, noted on social media that she intends to see where this break leads her after resting. Her recent season included first-round exits at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, as well as a second-round exit at the Australian Open. These departures have drawn attention to the continuous nature of the ATP and WTA schedules, which run from January through November, potentially contributing to exhaustion and burnout among elite athletes.

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