13434129, The French Open or the press isn’t the issue here. Posted by allStah, Tue Jun-01-21 09:56 AM
One thing that stood out to me is that she stated she has been dealing with depression and mental anxiety since 2018.
*record scratch*
Wait, what?
We have always known that she is introverted or reticent, but the public and press were not aware of her having psychological issues or being unable to cope with her tennis life. This is new to everyone.
Why was she playing in tournaments?
She should have stepped away a long time ago to address her disorder, so I have to question the position of her management team and family. She was practically forced to step away due to the rules and regulations of Grand Slam tourneys. That is the best thing for her. So now she has to address her disorder to get better....and it took the French Open doing what they did for that to happen.
Playing tennis or competing should be the last thing on her mind right about now. In the world of sports, there will be pressure from dealing with fans, the press, sponsors, and opponents. That requires a certain mentality, and everyone is not cut out for it.
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