Casper Ruud, a 26-year-old Norwegian tennis player, discusses the challenges he faced related to mental health during his youth, particularly between the ages of 15 and 22. Despite his composed exterior, Ruud struggled with homesickness and emotional outbursts. He became aware of his mental burnout after witnessing a drop in his ranking and sought help from a childhood coach. This marked a turning point as he embraced the need for psychological support, ultimately leading him to become a Masters 1000 champion for the first time at the Madrid Open.
I felt a bit like I was running in a hamster wheel that never got anywhere, he said. In order to move forward, Ruud first needed to take a step back and stop pushing through his struggles.
When I was young, I would throw the racket too much, he said. I would cry and scream and complain about everything.
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