Caroline Garcia Ends 2024 Tennis Season Early Due to Anxiety and Injury

Former world number four Caroline Garcia has announced she will not compete for the rest of the 2024 season, citing exhaustion from anxiety, panic attacks, and a lingering shoulder injury. The 30-year-old French player, now ranked 36th, has struggled this year, failing to advance past the second round in any Grand Slam event.

In a candid post on X, Garcia shared the mental and emotional toll the tennis circuit has taken on her: “I’m tired of living in a world where my worth is measured by last week’s results, my ranking, or my unforced errors… I need to step away from the constant grind of tennis.”

Garcia also revealed how her physical health has been affected by her efforts to push through injury. “Physically, I’ve been pushing my shoulder to its limit… and it’s just not working. I need more time off to heal properly.”

Her decision to take a break highlights the increasing focus on athletes’ mental health, particularly in the high-pressure world of professional sports. Garcia has expressed the need to prioritize her well-being and regain balance in both her personal and professional life.