‘Darkness Seems to Have No End..’- Italian Tennis Heartthrob’s Staggering Depression Revelation Extracts Empathetic Reaction From Controversial Star Nick Kyrgios

Many players have shared their struggles with mental health in this day and age. The likes of Paula Badosa, Naomi Osaka, and Mardy Fish among others have openly talked about their struggles. Their dialogues in the field have certainly inspired many players to come out and speak about their own struggles. Now, Matteo Berretini has joined the ever-growing list as he revealed that he too suffered from mental health issues for quite a long time. To console the Italian player, Nick Kyrgios commended him for being open and offered a helping hand.

Kyrgios has himself suffered through mental health problems during his time on tour. The Australian player is no stranger to mental health issues and talks about it openly. Now seeing Berrettini was in the same boat, Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios was filled with the spirit of comradery.

Nick Kyrgios lends Matteo Berrettini a helping hand

Matteo Berrettini is one player whose career has experienced many ups and downs. The seven-time ATP Tour titlist reached a career-high ranking of No.6 in January 2022, but his performance hasn’t quite lived up to expectations. Currently ranked at No.38 in the world, the Italian player seems to be struggling to recapture his former brilliance on the court.

The young star recently revealed that he suffered from depression-like symptoms at one point in his career. In an interview, Berrettini described his mindset. “I experienced too many mental & physical tears.. the darkness seems to have no end, it swallows you. Instead of standing still & catching your breath, you dig yourself an abyss… I tried to find myself. The dark gave me space to do it,” shared the post by Tennis Letter on X.

His revelation was not chastised as it would have been in the past. In fact, Aussie tennis maverick Nick Kyrgios even came forth and extended a helping hand to the Italian player. He wrote, “Sorry to hear big fella! Glad you got out of it though! Here if you need anything.🙏🏼” This move by Kyrgios does not come as a surprise, as the Aussie player has himself gone through mentally difficult times.

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The Aussie’s difficult period

The former World No.13 is someone who can empathize with individuals who are going through a difficult time with their mental health. As 2020 commenced, Kobe Bryant‘s passing and the Australian bushfires overtook Kyrgios’ mind when he was already struggling mentally. Kyrgios even stated that he went as far as harming himself and was clouded with thoughts of suicide.

While he did not go into much detail, he revealed to ESPN that he had reached out to a psychologist for appropriate help. Now, the player seems to be doing much better on the psychological aspect. Mental health alongside physical upkeep has recently growing priority in the tennis fraternity. With players like Kyrgios and Berrettini speaking up, the taboo around mental health will break down even further and allow people to access the help they need.

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