Overview

• Zverev will step away from competition for four weeks following his first-round Wimbledon exit and public remarks about feeling “alone” and “empty”
• Novak Djokovic encouraged Zverev to rest and recharge after a busy season and assured him of his unwavering availability
• Aryna Sabalenka and Andrey Rublev added their voices in support, stressing the importance of openness and noting that tennis often triggers deeper personal issues
• Sports psychologists warn that elite athletes face mental health risks comparable to top executives and that the one-on-one nature of tennis magnifies pressure
• Zverev’s planned hiatus highlights growing calls for enhanced well-being measures in the face of a relentless, year-round tour schedule