American Amanda Anisimova announced Friday that she will be taking an indefinite break from tennis, citing burnout and concerns for her mental health.
1 year, 8 months ago

American Amanda Anisimova announced Friday that she will be taking an indefinite break from tennis, citing burnout and concerns for her mental health.

The Hindu  

American Amanda Anisimova announced Friday that she will be taking an indefinite break from tennis due to burnout and concerns for her mental health. “I have really been struggling with my mental health and burnout since the summer of 2022,” the former world no. I’ve worked as hard as I could to push through it.” A champion at the junior US Open in 2017, Anisimova, now 21, broke through on the Hologic WTA Tour with aplomb at Roland Garros four years ago, where she dethroned reigning champion Simona Halep to reach the semifinals at age 17, becoming the youngest woman to get that far at a major since 2006. That’s what makes me happy, and I know it would make him happy, so that’s the way it is.” Anisimova also reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon last year, upsetting Coco Gauff on Centre Court en route.

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Rafael Nadal says he thought about taking a mental health break a few years ago
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Rafael Nadal says he thought about taking a mental health break a few years ago

The Independent  

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Why Amanda Anisimova is thankful she prioritised her mental health over her tennis career
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Amanda Anisimova is thankful she prioritised her mental health over her tennis career

ABC  

The title of teen prodigy is never sought after among young tennis players, rather it thrust upon those who show promise at an early stage. But after being earmarked as the "next big thing" in women's tennis amid growing public expectation, Anisimova endured a series of challenges that placed a heavy burden on her mental health. Loading Instagram content "It's …

Amanda Anisimova announces indefinite break from tennis
1 year, 8 months ago

Amanda Anisimova announces indefinite break from tennis

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The WTA Tour says Amanda Anisimova plans to take an indefinite break from tennis, citing burnout and concerns for her mental health. “I’ve really been struggling with my mental health and burnout since the summer of 2022,” the former world No. I will miss being out there, and I appreciate all the continuous support.” Anisimova, now 21, …

Naomi Osaka OUT of the French Open after suffering first round defeat against Amanda Anisimova
2 years, 7 months ago

Naomi Osaka OUT of the French Open after suffering first round defeat against Amanda Anisimova

Daily Mail  

Japan's Naomi Osaka crashed out of the French Open in a 7-5 6-4 first-round loss to American Amanda Anisimova on Monday, a year after her dramatic withdrawal from the claycourt Grand Slam tournament amid mental health issues. Japan's Naomi Osaka crashed out of the French Open in the first round to Amanda Anisimova Watch every match from Roland-Garros live and …

Tennis pro Naomi Osaka opens up about anxiety and depression a year after French Open withdrawal
2 years, 8 months ago

Tennis pro Naomi Osaka opens up about anxiety and depression a year after French Open withdrawal

Daily Mail  

Tennis pro Naomi Osaka said she is having a 'blast' on the court 'for the first time in a while,' a year after she withdrew from the French Open due to mental health issues. Tennis pro Naomi Osaka said she is having a 'blast' on the court for the 'first time in a while,' a year after she withdrew from …

Anisimova explains her abrupt retirement at Indian Wells
2 years, 9 months ago

Anisimova explains her abrupt retirement at Indian Wells

The Hindu  

Amanda Anisimova, who abruptly retired from her second-round match against Canadian Leylah Fernandez at Indian Wells on Saturday, said on Sunday said she had been feeling too ill to continue. The American cruised through the first set 6-2 and was 5-4 40-0 up when teenager Fernandez stormed back, saving four match points to force a tiebreak that she dominated 7-6. …

Australian Open 2022: Naomi Osaka inspires Amanda Anisimova to talk about mental health 'hard years'
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Naomi Osaka inspires Amanda Anisimova to talk about mental health 'hard years'

Firstpost  

Anisimova admitted that she went through some “hard years” and said Osaka highlighting her own personal problems was a breath of fresh air. Melbourne: Amanda Anisimova is a big fan of Naomi Osaka for bringing athletes’ mental health struggles into the spotlight over the past year — an issue she can relate to. She admits that she went through some …

We need to do more about player mental health - ITF chief
3 years, 5 months ago

We need to do more about player mental health - ITF chief

The Hindu  

Tennis governing bodies take mental health issues extremely seriously but are aware that more needs to be done to support players in that area, International Tennis Federation chief David Haggerty told Reuters. "Mental health is very, very important," Haggerty, who is also an International Olympic Committee member, said in an interview at the Games. Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French …

Tennis players discuss mental health issues raised by Osaka
3 years, 6 months ago

Tennis players discuss mental health issues raised by Osaka

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, 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. “And there’s always a breaking point for everyone.” Osaka brought attention to the topic in late May, when she pulled out of the French Open before the second …

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