AP

One tennis player's public lament about feeling alone after a loss at Wimbledon has revived the conversation about mental health in the sport. Three-time Grand Slam runner-up Alexander Zverev discussed his state of mind after a first-round exit at the All England Club this week. Other competitors were asked Wednesday about ZverevÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s words and some said they could empathize. Some offered advice. When Naomi Osaka opened up about her anxiety and depression at the 2021 French Open, it sparked a conversation in sports ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” and society at large ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” about mental health and the importance of addressing such issues.