'That was like the turning point for Novak Djokovic', says top analyst

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Mental health has also become an important topic in the world of tennis. After being a taboo for society and sport, the issue has become central to many players, both on the women's circuit. Among them is Bianca Andreescu: the young Canadian won the US Open at just 19 years old, defeating the host, Serena Williams. However, since her success, the tennis player of Romanian origin has had a series of physical and personal problems that have prevented her from competing again. Recently, the Grand Slam champion was named an ambassador for Mental Timeout, a Tennis Canada wellness project for players of this nationality. On this occasion, the Canadian also decided to turn to male tennis personalities: above all, Novak Djokovic, one of her idols. "I definitely think the men's tour should have such an initiative as well. I know Novak Djokovic talks a lot about mental health. I've listened to a lot of his interviews. I've talked to him a little bit, but not specifically about mental health. I look forward to speaking with him further on the subject. We can use each other's ideas and maybe start something, it will be great," Andreescu said. The Canadian expanded on the subject in a video posted on Tennis Canada's social media, Sportskeeda reported, speaking about the importance of addressing mental health issues and, above all, finally breaking the taboo in sport. "Mental health issues are part of our sport - said Bianca Andreescu - Tennis Canada is committed to creating a safer environment for all of us. I am very excited to be the ambassador for Tennis Canada's mental health project."

Alex Corretja speaks about Nole

Former World No. 2 Alex Corretja spoke to Eurosport about Novak Djokovic's triumph at Wimbledon. "Those players are in from another world because you usually see someone wins a Slam but they cannot make it again," Corretja said. "But Djokovic, he had so much pressure coming into the tournament, and Rafa was two Grand Slams ahead, and we felt like 'okay, maybe Novak is the favorite, yes', but then you need to do it. And he's been playing very well. He suffered so much against Sinner. I think that was like the turning point for him. It was so important to get back the confidence and then in the final, I think he played very well, very pumped and very focused. Chasing Rafa now is very interesting because they put the bar so high," Corretja concluded.

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