Avanesyan reveals she has mononucleosis: "The past few months have been very difficult"
Armenian player Elina Avanesyan, currently ranked 102nd in the world, announced in a message posted on her social media that she has been battling mononucleosis for several months.
After a difficult period marked by injuries, she now hopes to return to form as soon as possible to get back on the tour. Avanesyan has not played since her first-round loss at the US Open against Anastasia Zakharova. The 22-year-old player addressed her fans to clarify the situation.
"Hello everyone, I wanted to take a moment to share something more personal with you, because the past few months have been very difficult for me. Last March, I was diagnosed with mononucleosis.
At first, I didn’t realize how much it would affect me, but very quickly, I felt constantly exhausted, without energy, and even the simplest training sessions became very difficult.
This was particularly hard to accept because the first two months of the season had gone very well. I was playing at a high level, feeling in great shape, and really enjoying tennis. Going from that to a state of weakness and inability to play was incredibly frustrating.
Then, in Miami, I started suffering from significant wrist pain, which took a long time to heal. Just when I thought I was getting better, I faced another setback with shoulder pain, and since then, it feels like problems keep piling up one after another.
These physical issues have been very difficult to manage, especially since my body hasn’t fully recovered from the illness. It feels like everything takes longer than usual to heal, making the process even tougher.
This journey has tested me in ways I never imagined. I’ve had moments of frustration, even doubt, but I’ve also learned a lot about patience, resilience, and how much I truly love this sport.
More than anything, what I miss is being able to compete at my best level. That’s what motivates me every day to keep moving forward in this process. I deeply thank everyone who continues to support me through the ups and downs.
Your kind messages and encouragement mean more to me than words can express. They give me strength in difficult times and remind me why I keep fighting.
I believe this is just one chapter among many, and I look forward to returning to the court to compete pain-free, healthy, and stronger than ever," Avanesyan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
