Source: BGNES
Grigor Dimitrov shared that during his career he often suffered from anxiety and panic attacks. The topic of tennis players’ mental health has become increasingly relevant in recent years, and at the press conference after his victory over Talon Grikspor in Stockholm, our first racket talked about his personal experience in this regard.
“It would be a lie if I said I’ve never had these problems. There have been times when I’ve suffered from severe anxiety and panic attacks, even during a match. I think it helps a lot if you can talk to people about it and to share, even if it’s about another tennis player. I’ve always said that we should be more open to each other,” said the three-time Grand Slam semi-finalist.
“I know it’s not easy at all, because tennis is an individual sport and life on Tour is often brutal, but at the end of the day we’re all human. We’re no different from everyone else. We just play good tennis, that’s all,” said Dimitrov, quoted by BGNES.
“I think more and more athletes around the world are slowly starting to express themselves, which is great. I’ve heard a few NBA players talk quite openly about mental health. I don’t think it’s talked about enough, especially among men, but it should be.” . This is not a sign of weakness. On the contrary, I think it takes a lot of strength to allow yourself to show vulnerability,” concluded our first missile.
In today’s final in Stockholm, Dimitrov will face Tommy Paul.
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