Tamira Paszek Takes Break From Tennis
A chronic pain condition has forced Tamira Paszek to take a break from tennis.The 26-year-old Austrian revealed she is suffering from Trigeminal Neuralgia, a pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve conducting sensation to the face.Watch: Father's Day CelebrationsPeople suffering from the condition can suffer "a jolt of excruciating pain" during simple acts such as brushing their teeth or applying make-up, according to the Mayo clinic.The 2012 Eastbourne champion announced she's stepping away from tennis and is "unsure when I will be able to return back to competition."Currently ranked No. 395, Paszek has been limited to three Challenger-level matches this season. She's failed to win a game in her last two matches, retiring in the second set of both.Paszek said in an Instagram post she hopes to return to the WTA Tour in 2018.
"As it is very likely to take some time to heal up and for the pain to go away the chances are high that I will only be back on tour in 2018," Paszek said.In 2012, Paszek produced a nine-match grass court winning streak, including defeating Angelique Kerber to win Eastbourne. Paszek went on to reach her second Grand Slam quarterfinal at Wimbledon where she lost to Victoria Azarenka. ]]>
