“It’s a sign of Strength to be Vulnerable” Nick Kyrgios talks about how he overcame mental health obstacles


“It’s a sign of Strength to be Vulnerable” Nick Kyrgios talks about how he overcame mental health obstacles

Nick Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios made headlines when he reached the quarter-finals of Wimbledon just at the age of 19. Ever since then the 2022 Australian Open, he has just been moving forward in his journey, never looking back. It took a massive shift by Rafael Nadal to defeat him in Indian Wells, yet another testimony of his improved form.

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In the most recent Miami Open 2022, the tennis star has brushed past Italian player Fabio Fognini and is expected to achieve some great victories. He says that he had a dark phase in his life and how staying with a certain group of people changed it all for him.

Nick Kyrgios speaks about his mental health issues and how he has battled them

Nick Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios

Nick states that he is much better and fans and crowds are hoping that his winning streak continues and the tennis star is able to accomplish and aim even higher. “I think males around my age really struggle with coming out like it’s a sign of weakness or something. I don’t think that’s the case at all, it’s the sign of strength in a way to be vulnerable and actually just tackle your problems head-on,” said Kyrgios to the Tennis Channel.

“The people around me, I pushed them away and those are the people I needed the most”, Kyrgios was quoted as saying. He further states, “It’s all good to be feeling you’re not enough or anything like that and I think that’s the best thing I did, just admit that I was struggling and now I’m playing some great tennis and happy.”

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He feels that he has been surrounded by negativity and mental pressure that he couldn’t perform at his best. “I was lonely, depressed, negative, abusing alcohol, drugs, pushed away family and friends. I’m proud to say I’ve completely turned myself around and have a completely different outlook on everything, I don’t take one moment for granted,” added the Australian Open champion who is now into the 4th round in Miami where he will now take on Jannik Sinner.

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