“My results didn’t match the goals I set or the expectations I had,” she continued. “The work, the sacrifices, the pain—it all felt the same as before, but the results weren’t there, and I couldn’t compete at the level I know I’m capable of. That’s been really hard to accept.
“For too long, I’ve let tennis consume me, ride the emotional highs and lows of every result. But I’m more than that. I’m a woman with values, talents, passions, flaws, and strengths. I’m not perfect, but I’m doing my best.”
Citing support from fiancé and podcast co-host Borja Duran, Garcia ultimately shut down her season following a semifinal defeat in Guadalajara, forgoing Asian Swing appearances in Beijing and Wuhan to prioritize her mental health.
“When I eventually leave tennis behind, I want to look back and say I enjoyed the journey, I’m proud of myself, and I gave it my all. And in the end, I won some pretty cool things along the way.”
Garcia plans to return to action in January, in time for the Australian summer hard-court swing.
