Elina Svitolina returns to the court after her abrupt end in 2025 when she announced a break in late September due to mental health issues. She has reappeared at WTA Auckland 2026 alongside Venus Williams in the doubles draw, but before that, she spoke with the media about the reasons for her decision to stop last year: "I feel renewed. I think it was a good decision to take a step back and take time off the court. I am sure it was the right decision because now I am here and ready to play. I am fresh, without injuries, so it was the best decision I could make last year," although she also left an enigmatic message: "Perhaps later on, I will be more open about what is happening."
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