US EditionThe Conversation on Mental Health Returns to Tennis After Alexander Zverev’s Post-Loss Lament
- At Wimbledon, world No. 3 Alexander Zverev lost in five sets to Arthur Rinderknech and admitted he might seek therapy for his mental health struggles.
- Zverev attributes his mental struggles to his Australian Open loss to Sinner, amid widespread acknowledgment that tennis is among the loneliest sports, deepening his challenges.
- Djokovic expressed understanding for Zverev's feelings, highlighting their close bond and emphasizing the need for greater mental health awareness in tennis.
- Sabalenka warned that keeping struggles inside can destroy him and urged Zverev to open up to his family for support.
- The WTA now offers in-person mental health providers at all Grand Slam events, with staffing for mental health and performance tripling over five years.
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"I’ve been through that many times" - Novak Djokovic & Naomi Osaka sympathize with Alexander Zverev after shocking lonely admission at Wimbledon
Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic have become the latest tennis stars to make their feelings known on Alexander Zverev's remarks on his mental health struggles.
Alexander Zverev has revealed mental problems after his Wimbledon-Aus. Novak Djokovic says he knows what the German is going through - and addresses words to him.
'I feel so alone': Why Wimbledon is a cauldron for mental health struggles
WIMBLEDON — As Alexander Zverev exited Wimbledon after a shock first round loss, his parting message was that he would consider seeking therapy. “I feel, generally speaking, quite alone in life at the moment,” he told reporters. Once upon a time, this might have been a rare admission. But tennis players have increasingly been open about the power of seeking out help for their mental health. Sports psychologists have often described professional …
For Germany's best tennis player, Alexander Zverev, Wimbledon was disappointing, but his first round-off was only the tip of the iceberg.
With Alexander Zverev, the list of tennis professionals who publicly talk about mental problems will be extended to a top player. Even the best have to fight with the special challenges of the sport over and over again. Why is that?
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