Madrid Open semifinalist Casper Ruud gets real about his mental health struggles and finally seeking help

Madrid Open semifinalist Casper Ruud gets real about his mental health struggles and finally seeking help

Casper Ruud has spoken about dealing with mental health challenges after reaching his second semifinal at the Madrid Open. He beat Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-5 in the previous round.

On Sunday, Casper Ruud (26) can take the biggest title of his career. But it won't happen without a tough realization that he needed mental help – and sought it out.

"The life of tennis is not easy," Casper Ruud opens up about facing some mental health issues this year

Casper Ruud extended his perfect performance at the Madrid Open by reaching the final without dropping a set. He has The post “The life of tennis is not easy,” Casper Ruud opens up about facing some mental health issues this year appeared first on FirstSportz.

“It felt like a hamster wheel”: Casper Ruud talks about struggles

The world No. 15 opens up about burnout, therapy, and how journaling and self-reflection helped him reclaim his form and joy. Casper Ruud, currently riding a strong clay-court run into the Madrid Open finals, has offered an honest look into the mental toll of life on the ATP Tour. Speaking with press this week, Ruud revealed he’s been working with a mental coach to address feelings of burnout and stagnation. “It’s a bit of a hamster wheel,” Ruud…

"I felt like I was running in a hamster wheel that never got anywhere" - Casper Ruud on his decision to seek help for his mental struggles

Although Casper Ruud appears to have rediscovered his form over the past week at the Madrid Open, the Norwegian admitted he was battling some mental issues which prompted him to seek the assistance of a professional. The former World No.2 has looked solid all week in Madrid, and he's yet to drop a s...

Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud has not been feeling well mentally during the year. – But I have sought help, which has worked for me, says the 26-year-old according to Norwegian TV 2.