By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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Elina Svitolina will focus on rest and recovery for the rest of 2024.
The two-time Wimbledon semifinalist Svitolina has pulled the plug on 2024 after undergoing surgery on her right foot to repair "a long-standing issue."
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Former world No. 3 Svitolina announced she underwent surgery in an Instagram post.
"So unfortunately my 2024 season is now in the history books, as I have had surgery on my foot today to correct a long standing issue that I have been trying to manage throughout this year," Svitolina posted on Instagram. "This is the same issue that ended my season in 2023 and has hampered me for most of 2024. It’s become harder to manage and has been impacting me more and more, not just with regard to tennis and training but in my everyday life too.
"BUT NOW… I am excited for the opportunity to focus on my recovery and come back even stronger than before. I am determined to do whatever it takes to get back on the court and compete at the highest level."
The 30-year-old Svitolina owns 17 career championships.