Tennis players discuss mental health issues raised by Osaka - News Summed Up

Tennis players discuss mental health issues raised by Osaka


There is a clinician on hand during Wimbledon for any female competitors who want to speak to someone about mental health concernsWIMBLEDON, England -- Naomi Osaka was not the first professional tennis player to withdraw during a Grand Slam tournament because of mental health concerns — and she likely won’t be the last. “There have been plenty of players that have had some mental health issues, whether you know it or not. There aren't days off for “load management.” Players can't even get in-match coaching at most tournaments. “We’ve been talking about this forever,” said Becky Ahlgren Bedics, vice president of mental health and wellness for the WTA, the women's tennis tour. Sometimes you don’t have fresh air, because you can’t open your windows.


Source: ABC News July 09, 2021 15:45 UTC



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