In a bombshell revelation, French tennis star Lucas Pouille has blown the whistle on tennis’ biggest secret: the mental health struggles players keep hidden behind closed doors. “Everybody is lying,” Pouille declared, pulling back the curtain on the sport’s grueling emotional toll.
According to the former world No. 10, tennis players live under immense pressure to appear mentally tough, even when they’re battling serious emotional issues. “We’re expected to be machines, but the truth is, many of us are suffering,” Pouille admitted, speaking openly about his own battle with depression following a string of injuries in 2019.
Pouille’s candid confession highlights the loneliness of the sport, where players are left to face both physical and mental battles alone. His words echo the sentiments of other stars like Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios, who have also stepped forward about their mental health challenges.
“It’s time to stop pretending,” Pouille urged, calling for more support and understanding for athletes struggling in silence. His bold statement has ignited a crucial conversation about the mental strain in professional tennis, one that players can no longer afford to ignore.
