The five stages of grief tennis players go through

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German tennis player WTA Andra Petkovic paints a picture of the mental stress tennis players go through

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Petkovic, Osaka, and Barty are only a small representation of tennis stars who struggle with depression.

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“Athletes need a team around them in order to ignite extraordinary performances"

Counsellors and therapists are available around the clock for ATP players.

With the help of the British mental health organization Sporting Chance: