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WTA star releases statement as she ends her 2026 season early, ‘I fought as much as I could’

For both the WTA and the ATP Tours, this season has been a nightmare. It feels like, more than ever, fitness concerns have reached an all-time high, resulting in what feels like an absurd number of players having either dealt…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 7:00 AM
WTA star releases statement as she ends her 2026 season early, ‘I fought as much as I could’
Key Things to Know
  • Clara Tauson has concluded her 2026 season early following injury struggles and a retirement at the Wuhan Open.
  • Tauson retired during her first-round match against Marie Bouzkova before returning home to Denmark.
  • The Danish star released a statement explaining she will take necessary time off to recover ahead of 2027.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Danish tennis star Clara Tauson has decided to end her 2026 season early following persistent fitness struggles and injuries. The decision comes after she retired injured during her first-round clash against Marie Bouzkova at the Wuhan Open and subsequently returned home to Denmark to focus on her health and rehabilitation.

In a social media statement, Tauson acknowledged the physical difficulties of her campaign, writing that she fought as much as possible but faced more lows than highs. She plans to take an extended vacation and full recovery period before targeting a return to competitive action in 2027.

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