WTA Tour veteran Daria Kasatkina said she is ending her season early to focus on her mental health after reaching a "breaking point."

Ranked No. 19 in the world, the 28-year-old Russian-born Australia resident has compiled a 19-22 singles record this year with nearly $1.5 million in prize money but no titles.

Kasatkina, who was seeded 14th, is coming off a 6-3, 6-0 loss to England's Sonay Kartal in her opening match at the China Open on Sept. 27.

On Monday, Kasatkina said in a post on Instagram that she feels drained by the constant tour travel and a stressful process to gain permanent residency in Australia.

"Truth is, I've hit a wall and can't continue. I need a break. A break from the monotonous daily grind of life on the tour, the suitcases, the results, the pressure, the same face

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