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'Alone' Zverev Considers Therapy After Shock Wimbledon Exit
- Alexander Zverev, the 28-year-old third seed, suffered a shock first-round Wimbledon defeat on July 1 against Arthur Rinderknech in a five-set match.
- Zverev revealed he has struggled mentally since the Australian Open, feeling very alone and empty, and said he might seek therapy for the first time in his life.
- Following her victory in the second round of Wimbledon on July 2, world number one Aryna Sabalenka encouraged Zverev to openly discuss his personal struggles, particularly with his family.
- Zverev mentioned that he might require therapy now more than ever and emphasized that discussing personal challenges can lead to greater self-awareness and help prevent negative outcomes.
- Zverev's admission sparked sympathy and highlights growing acceptance among players of addressing mental health through therapy and openness amid the tennis circuit's demands.
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After Alexander Zverev reveals mental problems as a result of his early retirement in Wimbledon, he receives advice from world leader Aryna Sabalenka.
"Family is the best" - Aryna Sabalenka offers emotional advice to Alexander Zverev after German's concerning 'lonely' admission at Wimbledon
Aryna Sabalenka advised Alexander Zverev to seek support from family, as the German admitted to feeling "very lonely" after his shock exit from the first round of Wimbledon.
Alexander Zverev makes heartbreaking admission at Wimbledon after confessing 'off-court difficulties'
Alexander Zverev has revealed he is “struggling mentally” with off the court issues, after he crashed out in Wimbledon’s first round on Tuesday.Zverev, 28, astonishingly lost to Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech 7-6 (7-3) 6-7 (8-10) 6-3 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 in a game that lasted four hours and 40 minutes and spread over two days.The match, similarly to Taylor Fritz’s remarkable comeback against Canadian Gabriel Diallo, was halted on Monday evening due to Wi…
Sabalenka urges Zverev to address mental health
Aryna Sabalenka advised Alexander Zverev to address his mental health before such issues "destroy" him, with the world No. 1 pointing to herself as an example of a player who benefited from speaking with a therapist and her family.
Not only physically, but also mentally, tennis takes its toll. This is becoming more and more apparent these days. More and more players confess to suffering from mental problems. Such things as the German superstar Alexander Zverev, but also Stefanos Tsitsipas and Matteo Berrettini lead "hard battles".
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